Benefits of Speech, Interpretation and Debate

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Speech & Debate in the News

  • The Power of Forensics - VIDEO -  Oprah Winfrey and others explain the benefits of competitive speech & debate programs.
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  • Pedagogical and Scholastic Arguments for Forensics
    This five-page document summaries key pedagogical and scholastic impacts of forensics and provides a list of standards in four key areas (English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Information Technology, Communication, and Science) which participation in forensics meets.
  • Enriching Education
    This pamphlet summarizes the cognitive and academic benefits of forensics, arguing that speech and debate is  critical to a well-rounded educational experience.
  • Assigned Advocacy, Argumentation, and Debate in High School Classrooms
    This article provides quantitative research which suggests that argumentation and debate in the classroom leads to gains in engagement and participation, skill development, content knowledge, and academic performance.
  • Forensics and College Admissions
    In this article, Yale University professor Minh A. Luong presents data which support the importance of forensics in the college admission and scholarship awarding processes.
  • In Defense of Competitive Speech
    This essay champions forensics by explaining the  significance of communication skills in a democratic society.  It also makes a strong argument for the financial support of  forensics and likens them to competitive sports.

  • Giving Youth a Voice: The National Forensic League
    This full-color document explains the mission/vision of the NFL, key benefits of forensics, services to members and coaches, and how to join the League. It provides an excellent introduction to NFL and forensics.
  • Find Your Voice
    This student recruitment tool introduces the NFL by  providing a brief overview of history, services, events, and awards.
  • You Don’t Have to Win Nationals
    This article talks about the significance of forensics to students, regardless of their level of competitive success. Cognitive, academic, professional, and social benefits are all discussed.
  • Your School Doesn’t Have to Win Nationals
    This piece talks about the importance of forensics from a pedagogical perspective. Gains in test scores, content retention, and graduation/college admission rates are presented.
  • A Better Investment Not Found on Wall Street
    This compelling testimonial from former debater  Jonathan Carr explains how forensics taught him discipline and organization, writing and speaking skills, how to think theoretically, and how to deal with adversity. Carr went on to become a Fulbright Scholar at the London School of Economics.
  • Powerful Preparation in the NJFL
    This article focuses on the positive impacts of forensics on middle level students. It was originally published in the March 2009 NJFL newsletter.
  • Publications - Four different speech and debate publications.  Members can order them now for free!
  • College Scholarships List:  http://stosselintheclassroom.org/resources/#or_scholarships​
  • College Financial Aid List:  http://stosselintheclassroom.org/resources/#or_financial_aid
National Forensic League Honor, worn with graduation gown. Two cord colors (silver burgundy) can be ordered entwined or unentwined.
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A great option for schools not allowing honor cords, recognize students with a graduation pin.