Mission & Vision
Mission
The National Speech & Debate Association connects, supports, and inspires a diverse community committed to empowering students through speech and debate.
Vision
We envision a world in which every school provides speech and debate programs to foster each student’s communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative skills.
Core Values
Equity
Integrity
Respect
Leadership
Service
“Discussion dilutes division. If we just stick to our very own opinions, then we’re not being exposed to other people’s ideas.”
Katherine Hu, Class of 2017
Hear more about the importance of speech and debate, and see how our students prepare for intense competition, in the video below!