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We’ve curated a list of articles from journalists, columnists, educators, and others that explain the benefits of speech and debate. They may be useful in convincing administrators, parents, students, or donors to support and participate in speech and debate. If you come across articles to add to the list, please feel free to send them to info@speechanddebate.org.

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The Most Important Skill in the World Today – Public Speaking How Speech and Debate can Empower Women and Girls to Speak Up and Speak Out Debate Clubs: the Benefits of Debating in High School
From Mindful Presenter From Sierra Nevada Ally From The Teen Mag.
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Guided by Kids introduces middle schoolers to congressional debate Livingston Senior’s Speech and Debate Academy Creates Unique Social Impact East County students develop their voice through speech and debate
From News Now Omaha From Tap into Livingston From The Outlook
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Column: Debate programs can lift all students New York City’s Middle School Quality Initiative Embraces Debate to Improve Literacy
Richmond Time-Dispatch From Rostrum Magazine
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Person speaking at a microphone Group of Women speaking online behind podiums
The Most Important Skill in the World Today – Public Speaking How Speech and Debate can Empower Women and Girls to Speak Up and Speak Out Debate Clubs: the Benefits of Debating in High School
From Mindful Presenter From Sierra Nevada Ally From The Teen Mag.
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Person speaking at a microphone Group of Women speaking online behind podiums
The Most Important Skill in the World Today – Public Speaking How Speech and Debate can Empower Women and Girls to Speak Up and Speak Out Debate Clubs: the Benefits of Debating in High School
From Mindful Presenter From Sierra Nevada Ally From The Teen Mag.
Read More » Read More » Read More »
Person speaking at a microphone Group of Women speaking online behind podiums
The Most Important Skill in the World Today – Public Speaking How Speech and Debate can Empower Women and Girls to Speak Up and Speak Out Debate Clubs: the Benefits of Debating in High School
From Mindful Presenter From Sierra Nevada Ally From The Teen Mag.
Read More » Read More » Read More »
Group of students in a classroom sitting at desks raising their hands Group of students speaking in front of classroom Two students sitting at desks looking at a paper
Guided by Kids introduces middle schoolers to congressional debate Livingston Senior’s Speech and Debate Academy Creates Unique Social Impact East County students develop their voice through speech and debate
From News Now Omaha From Tap into Livingston From The Outlook
Read More » Read More » Read More »
Group of students in a classroom sitting at desks raising their hands Group of students speaking in front of classroom Two students sitting at desks looking at a paper
Guided by Kids introduces middle schoolers to congressional debate Livingston Senior’s Speech and Debate Academy Creates Unique Social Impact East County students develop their voice through speech and debate
From News Now Omaha From Tap into Livingston From The Outlook
Read More » Read More » Read More »
Group of students in a classroom sitting at desks raising their hands Group of students speaking in front of classroom Two students sitting at desks looking at a paper
Guided by Kids introduces middle schoolers to congressional debate Livingston Senior’s Speech and Debate Academy Creates Unique Social Impact East County students develop their voice through speech and debate
From News Now Omaha From Tap into Livingston From The Outlook
Read More » Read More » Read More »
Students in a classroom debating
Column: Debate programs can lift all students
Richmond Time-Dispatch
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Group of students standing outside a building posing for a picture
New York City’s Middle School Quality Initiative Embraces Debate to Improve Literacy
From Rostrum Magazine
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Skills Development

Speech and Debate Bolsters Student Confidence

Speech and Debate’s Impact on Academics

Making the Case for Forensics

MIT: Students on Debate Team Learn to Explain and Persuade Skillfully

DEBATE: Important for Everyone (PDF)

Speech and Debate Fosters Leadership Skills

High Schools Need to Make Debate Class a Graduation Requirement

 

Career Readiness

Top 3 Reasons to Join a Debate Club to Benefit Your Career

Do Debaters Make Better Lawyers?

6 Skills You Need To Succeed

Importance Of Communication Skills for Students

Competitive Debate and the Development of Legal Reasoning

3 Skills All Communications Majors Must Have

5 Skills College Grads Need to Get a Job

What Employers Want: 5 More Skills to Cultivate

Employers Seek Communication Skills in New Hires

Why Listening Might Be The Most Important Skill To Hire For

Employability Skills – Skills You Need for a Job

6 Ways Effective Listening Can Make You A Better Leader

Communication Skills in the Workplace: How To Get Your Point Across At Work

How to Really Listen to Your Employees

 

College Readiness

Forensics and Test Scores

Forensics and College Admissions

Hone the Top 5 Soft Skills Every College Student Needs

 

Testimonials

Teaching Soft Skills: Helping Youth Transition With Strength

Letters in Support of Speech and Debate

Why I Debate: Student Testimonials

 

Middle School

Making the Case for Teaching Students to Debate

 

Extracurricular Activities

Why Extracurricular Activities Are So Important