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National Speech and Debate Education Day (NSDE Day) is an annual celebration that honors and promotes the activity of scholastic speech and debate on the first Friday in March (March 6, 2026). #EduBuzz #NationalSpeechandDebateEducationDay

Hear why our team loves Speech and Debate! #WeAreSpeechAndDebate #nsdeday #nationalspeechanddebateeducationday #speechanddebate

Happy Speech and Debate Day! This is what our team thinks about this fun and engaging sport! 🎉🎉🎉

Today we celebrate the power of student voice. When students have the opportunity to speak, question, and debate ideas, they aren’t just participating; they’re learning to lead. How do you create space for meaningful discussion in your classroom? #StudentVoice #SpeechAndDebateEducationDay

These voices matter now more than ever. Today on National Speech & Debate Education Day, we’re celebrating the power of youth voice and the courage it takes to speak truth, challenge injustice, and advocate for change. Our scholars are already leading the conversation that will shape tomorrow. 💐Join us at our Purpose in Bloom Gala and help us continue creating spaces for voices like these to be heard. 🎟️ Early bird tickets are available now through the link in our bio! #nationalspeecheducationday #youthspeakers #publicspeaking #speakwithpurpose #swp

Speech and debate isn’t just about public speaking—it’s about confidence, critical thinking, and finding your voice. Coach Matt shares why these skills matter for both students and parents, inside and outside the classroom. This weekend, some of our students are competing at the Stanford Tournament, and we can’t wait to see them showcase their hard work and passion.

Today is National Speech & Debate Education Day, a celebration of one of the most powerful classrooms there is: the exchange of ideas. Speech and debate teaches students how to think critically, argue thoughtfully, and listen to perspectives different from their own. The results speak for themselves: higher GPAs, stronger analytical skills, increased attendance, and a remarkable 98% high school graduation rate among participants. Here in Richmond, the Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative has been working since 2018 to bring those opportunities to more students across our region. Today, speech and debate programs are active in 91% of public high schools and nearly a quarter of middle schools in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, and Petersburg. And this summer, Richmond will become the national stage for these extraordinary young people. From June 14–19, 2026, our city will host the National Speech & Debate Tournament, welcoming 7,000 students and thousands more coaches, judges, and families from across the country. For one week, our schools, theaters, and convention center will be filled with ideas, arguments, stories, and the unmistakable energy of the next generation learning how to use their voices. Learn more and support Richmond’s effort to host the tournament: www.richmondforum.org/2026

🎤 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🏆 Today we’re celebrating our incredible Speech & Debate educator, 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗵, for the outstanding job she does leading our award-winning team. Her dedication, enthusiasm, and passion help our students grow in confidence, critical thinking, and communication. Thank you, 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗵, for the impact you make on our students! 👏🏻

Happy National Speech and Debate Education Day! Speech changed my life. I owe so much to the sport. To today’s competitors: Keep sharing your stories, your performances are beyond powerful. Comment “OPRAH” and I’ll DM you the full episode.

I’m am so proud of my students. Nariyah is a phenomenal leader who cares deeply about her community and fellow classmates. I cannot wait to see what she continues to accomplish! 🫶🏽🩵 This is what education is about. This is speech and debate.

What an incredible showing at the Cherry Async Invite! #nofchamps #debate #speechanddebate #speech