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As the authority on public speaking and debate, the NSDA works to create a platform for youth voices from around the globe. #WeAreSpeechAndDebate

Des Moines, IA speechanddebate.org Joined October 2009

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National Speech & Debate Association @speechanddebate May 7

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Turner, a speech & debate alum and a dedicated champion of the activity. Not only was Ted a longtime supporter of speech & debate, he was an honorary NSDA member and in 1988 he was named Communicator of the Year at the Nationals.

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National Speech & Debate Association @speechanddebate Mar 6

It's officially #NSDEDay! 🎉The US Senate passed our resolution declaring March 6, 2026 National Speech and Debate Education Day in a unanimous decision. Thank you to our senators who sponsored and cosponsored this bipartisan resolution. ➡ bit.ly/4d5KkHC

National Speech & Debate Association @speechanddebate Jun 24, 2025

What does it take to become a National Champion in speech and debate? For Angad Singh, it meant months of work—and a message that moved the nation.

His oratory “Living on a Prayer” was just featured on @CBSMornings.

Watch + share this powerful story: cbsnews.com/video/national…

www.cbsnews.com National champion Angad Singh breaks down his award-winning speech Angad Singh, the winner of the National Speech and Debate Association's original oratory championship, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his speech urging America to move beyond thoughts and...

National Speech & Debate Association @speechanddebate Jun 23, 2025

Today on @CBSMornings, the nation met Coach Deborah Garoui—single mom, cancer survivor, and fierce speech and debate advocate. Thanks to @canva, she received $100K to support her family and her students.

Watch and share her incredible story: cbsnews.com/video/texas-te… #NSDA100

www.cbsnews.com Texas teacher who built speech program from scratch receives emotional $100K surprise Deb Garoui, who is featured in the new documentary "Speak," has helped students in rural West Texas find their voice through speech and debate while caring for her seriously ill son. David Begnaud...

National Speech & Debate Association @speechanddebate Jun 21, 2025

Congratulations to our #NSDA100 National Champions! #Nats25 (6/6)