There was a moment in the history of the National Forensic League when its future was in doubt. An audit revealed no assets—and even recommended shutting the organization down. Jim Copeland refused to let that be the end. His leadership and belief in the mission helped carry the organization through one of its most critical chapters and into a stronger future. 🎥 Check out the full video: https://bit.ly/4sitMkT 📖 Read the Rostrum feature: https://bit.ly/4paYj1b | National Speech & Debate Associ

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Keith West Memorial Fund School Grants! Congratulations to these teams, we can't wait to learn about the impact you will make this year in speech & debate! $5,000 Grant Dardanelle High School, AR $2,500 Grant Frederick A. Douglass High School, LA Roosevelt High School, OR $1,000 Grant Hendersonville High School, TN Lake Nona High School, FL North High School, IN Vista Del Lago High School, CA Westchester Academy for International Studies, TX | N

From small beginnings to the largest academic competitions in the world. Discover how the National Speech & Debate Tournament has grown over the years and how the landscape has changed since the earliest national competitions. 🎥 Watch now: https://bit.ly/45nxFet | National Speech & Debate Association