This webpage demonstrates the far-reaching impact of speech and debate in the world. It demonstrates the real growth that students get from the activity.

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.

This article, written by Tammie Peters (Masters of Arts in Language and Communication), explains how the skills taught in speech and debate significantly contribute to higher standardized test scores. She further explores the benefits speech and debate can provide to students.

​This article explores the importance of public speaking in the 21st Century and argues that public speaking gives people a competitive edge.

This full-color document explains the mission/vision of the NSDA, key benefits of forensics, services to members and coaches, and how to join the League. It provides an excellent introduction to NSDA and forensics.

This article explains how the art of speaking can enhance many of the skills taught in public schools and should be emphasized just as much as other contents areas.

This publication from the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) discusses the value of speech and debate programs within schools and advocates for increased support of such programs because of the prestige and spill-over effects the activity has on student's lives.

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.