by Erik Altman | May 16, 2025 | Blog, News
School debate programs linked to improvements in academic achievement, graduation rates, and college enrollment Participating in policy debate programs in middle and high school is associated with improvements in English language arts (ELA) achievement and increases...
by Erik Altman | May 16, 2025 | Blog, News
Big Student Voices Deserve a Big Screen A message from J. Scott Wunn, Executive Director of the National Speech & Debate Association “While those three national championships and numerous pieces of hardware are a great source of pride to me, the most special thing...
by Erik Altman | May 16, 2025 | Blog, Perspectives
Secrets From a Speech Kid (Who’s Seen It All) Hear about how speech and debate challenged and changed Jaila Mabry. Learn...
by Erik Altman | May 16, 2025 | Blog, Perspectives
Q&A with Claire Chi Claire Chi, a 2023 graduate from State College Area School in Pennsylvania, shares her insights and experiences as a former speech and debate competitor and current nonprofit community leader. Learn...
by Erik Altman | May 16, 2025 | Blog, Perspectives
Rami Malek on how Speech prepared him for his Oscar-winning Acting Career Rami Malek recalls how a failed attempt at debate—and a substitute teacher’s suggestion—set him on the path to acting. Encouraged to try a dramatic interpretation, he quickly found his passion...
by Erik Altman | May 16, 2025 | Blog, News, Top Stories
Iowa is at the middle of 100 years of speech and debate In today’s world of constant digital distractions and divisive media, thoughtful debate is becoming harder to find. Yet, speech and debate remain a foundational part of American democracy, reflected in...
by Erik Altman | May 15, 2025 | Resources
2025 NSDA Competition and Rules Leadership Committee April Meeting Agenda Download: Download a copy of the 2025 NSDA Competition and Rules Leadership Committee April meeting...
by Erik Altman | May 12, 2025 | Resources
Live Q+A with Ketanji Brown Jackson The National Speech & Debate Association is thrilled to celebrate Tom Llamas as he takes on his new role as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News following the legendary Lester Holt.A proud NSDA Alumni and Alumni...
by Erik Altman | May 12, 2025 | Blog, News, Top Stories
Tom Llamas will succeed Lester Holt as anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ The National Speech & Debate Association is thrilled to celebrate Tom Llamas as he takes on his new role as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News following the legendary Lester Holt.A...
by Erik Altman | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Perspectives, Top Stories
Oprah Winfrey Shares Her Speech and Debate Memories Amongst all the rounds, anticipation, and awards at the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament, we got to share a special message with our competitors from a speech and debate alum you just might recognize,...
