by Erik Altman | Oct 10, 2025 | Archived, Uncategorized
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by Erik Altman | Oct 10, 2025 | Resources
Champion Q+A – Anthony Babu Learn how 2024 and 2025 International Extemp champion Anthony Babu selects a question, divides his prep, incorporates humor, and more. Access the full transcript of the video Watch Anthony's Final Round Watch Final Rounds...
by Erik Altman | Oct 3, 2025 | Videos
Losing the Art of Debate – Why Speech and Debate Matters Published on Vimeo. In a world inundated with polarizing rhetoric and the lack of ability to find common ground through discourse, speech a debate teaches young people how to thoughtfully engage with...
by Erik Altman | Oct 3, 2025 | Videos
Expanding Access to Speech and Debate Published on Vimeo. The NSDA announces the Speech and Debate Initiative to increase access to speech and debate across the nation. Help us reach our goal for adding 100,000 student participants in speech and debate every year....
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Research and Reports
School debate programs linked to improvements in academics… Published in PHYS ORG. The study, published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, was conducted by Beth Schueler from the University of Virginia and Katherine Larned from Harvard University....
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Videos
Oprah Winfrey Shares Her Speech and Debate Memories Published on Youtube. 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...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Videos
Empowering the Future: Coaches Make the Difference Published on Youtube. Helping young people discover their voice and shape their future. Speech and debate coaches empower thousands of young people across the country to become the next generation of leaders. Connect...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Research and Reports
Using Debate as an Educational Tool Published in Edutopia. In a divided society, debate may seem like the last strategy an educator would want to employ in the classroom. Many educators and young people alike envision the shouting matches often seen on political...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Research and Reports
Speech and Debate Increases Student Performance 36% INCREASE IN READING TEST SCORES 87% INCREASE IN ANALYTICAL SKILLS 15% HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM Connect With US How has speech and debate changed your life? Share Your Story Click here to claim your FREE alumni...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Research and Reports
Debate Participation Increases College Readiness Published in Academic Journals. Competitive debate programs exist across the globe, and participation in debate has been linked to improved critical thinking skills and academic performance. However, few evaluations...
