MFEA Education Committee
Our goal as your Education Committee is to create a place for all coaches to get information regarding training, tournaments, and support. We are here for YOU!
Our committee consists of one or more representatives from each division who are veteran coaches ready to help you and your team succeed. Check below to find your representative!
Important Dates
2023-2024
September 1st: Last date for new programs to request participation in MHSA speech and/or drama.
October 1: First date for competition.
January 19 - 20: Divisional Speech and Drama Meets in Classes A and B-C
January 26 - 27: State Speech and Drama Meets in all classes
MFEA Spring Meeting - March, 2024 TBD
Debate Topics
Legislative Debate
Lincoln Douglas Debate
(Note: Montana does NOT use the Novice Topic provided by NSDA)
Oct. 2 - Nov. 20
Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee the right to housing.
(Note: Montana does NOT use the Novice Topic provided by NSDA)
Oct. 2 - Nov. 20
Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee the right to housing.
Nov. 21-Jan. 1
Resolved: The United States ought to prohibit the extraction of fossil fuels from federal public lands and waters.
Jan. 2 - Forward
TBA
Policy Debate | 2023-2024
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase fiscal redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income.
Public Forum Debate
Oct. 2 - Nov. 20
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its military presence in the Arctic.
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its military presence in the Arctic.
Nov. 21-Jan. 1
Resolved: The United States federal government should forgive all federal student loan debt.
Jan. 2 - Forward
TBA
