About Us

Heritage Speech and Debate is a part of the National Speech and Debate Organization, which is the nation’s oldest and largest forensic honor society and is widely regarded as the highest standard of excellence in secondary school speech and debate. Our team is made up of individuals who are dedicated, motivated, and inspired to improve their own academic performance.

Speech and debate gives students an edge:

• Speech and debate students have a significant edge in college admissions.
• Underperforming students in urban schools show dramatic improvements through participation in speech and debate competitions.
• Speech and debate participation provides real cognitive and behavioral outcomes in the following areas:
• Improving reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills
• Improving critical thinking skills
• Fostering intellectual curiosity
• Increasing motivation
• Increasing engagement—both at-risk and gifted students engage more and act out as much as 50% less

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