Partnerships
Exclusive Partnerships
American Legion Oratorical Contest
The American Legion offers student members an opportunity to supplement their experiences in speech and debate competition, particularly in Oratory and Extemporaneous Speaking. The contest generally starts at a local post before progressing through a contest format based on that department (state). Winners at department (state) level will move onto the national contest. Participants compete for scholarships, including a grand prize of $25,000, runner-up receives $22,500 and third place received $20,000! Visit the American Legion website to get started.
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation organizes and hosts debates around the country, focusing on issues of economic and public policy significance, and emphasizing the values of logic, clarity, and civility. The Coolidge Debate League consists of a series of regional single-day 2v2 tournaments throughout the school year. The Coolidge Cup is a large, all-expenses-paid, multi-day 1v1 invitational tournament held at the Coolidge Foundation’s historic location in Vermont each July in which top debaters from around the country compete for $10,000 in scholarship prizes. The Coolidge debate programs are format-neutral in that they are intended to appeal to debaters of all types.
The Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher that provides in-depth analysis and background on the foreign policy choices and opportunities facing the United States and the world today. Debate coaches and students can research current topical and regional issues at Foreign Affairs magazine.
CR SCORE
CR SCORE is a platform that gives the encouragement and support of a college counselor, in the palm of your hand. CR SCORE’s mission is to empower students from all backgrounds, regardless of means, to be prepared for their educational future after high school. The app breaks down a student’s college readiness application and gives a score and detailed recommendations from a team of experts in each of the major sections of the college admissions process: grades and coursework, standardized tests, awards and extracurricular activities and work and volunteer experience. Learn more about getting CR SCORE for members of your team at www.crscore.com/debate.
EdCo
EdCo provides an online fundraising software platform for K-12 schools that empowers teachers and students to raise money from family, friends, and other members of their community. EdCo’s mission is to help K-12 schools effectively raise money and seamlessly connect with resources. To learn more, please visit EdCo’s website. You can also download our fundraising guide for more helpful tips!
HeinOnline
HeinOnline is an outstanding research product normally only available to law students and legal professionals. According to their website, “HeinOnline is a premier online database containing more than 188 million pages and 292,000 titles of historical and government documents in a fully searchable, image-based format. HeinOnline bridges an important research gap by providing comprehensive coverage from inception of more than 2,800 law-related periodicals. In addition to its vast collection of academic journals, HeinOnline contains the entire Congressional Record, Federal Register, and Code of Federal Regulations, complete coverage of the U.S. Reports back to 1754, and entire databases dedicated to treaties, constitutions, case law, world trials, classic treatises, international trade, foreign relations, U.S. Presidents, and much more.”
Lions Club International
An NSDA Lions Club is a specialty club of Lions Clubs International focused on supporting the mission of the National Speech and Debate Association. As Lions, members are empowered to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding. An NSDA Lions Club undertakes activities that empower every child in the United States to become an effective communicator, ethical individual, critical thinker, and leader in a democratic society. NSDA Lions Clubs will create a new generation of leaders in their respective communities to become spokespersons for community service.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
The Great Communicator Debate Series holds regional debate competitions across the country culminating in a National Finale at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Winners from each region compete for a share of more than $50,000 in scholarship money at the national finals! Check out this Rostrum article for highlights from a past Great Communicator Debate Series capstone event.
State Organizations
Alaska School Activities Association
Arizona Interscholastic Association
Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association
California High School Speech Association
Colorado High School Activities Association
Georgia Forensic Coaches Association
Georgia High School Association
Idaho High School Activities Association
Illinois High School Association: Speech
Illinois High School Association: Debate
Illinois Communication and Theatre Association
Illinois Congressional Debate Association
Indiana High School Forensic Association
Iowa High School Speech Association
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Kentucky High School Speech League
Louisiana High School Speech League
Massachusetts Speech and Debate League
Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association
Minnesota Debate Teachers Association
Minnesota Speech Coaches Association
Minnesota State High School League
Mississippi High School Activities Association
Nebraska School Activities Association
Nebraska Speech Communication & Theatre Association
New Jersey Speech and Debate League
New Mexico Activities Association
New York State Forensic League
North Carolina: Tarheel Forensic League
North Dakota High School Activities Association
Ohio Speech and Debate Association
Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association
Oregon High School Speech League Coaches Association
Oregon School Activities Association
Pennsylvania High School Speech League
Pennsylvania Speech and Debate Association
South Carolina Forensic Coaches Association
South Dakota High School Activities Association
Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League
Texas – Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
Texas – University Interscholastic League (UIL)
Utah Debate Coaches Association
Vermont Debate and Forensic League
Vermont Principals’ Association
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
Wisconsin High School Forensic Association
Wisconsin Forensic Coaches’ Association
Wisconsin Debate Coaches Association