Students Honored in November Rostrum

Parents, grandparents, and friends of participants at this year’s National Tournament honored their students with personal messages in the November Rostrum. Proceeds from the messages support the Bruno E. Jacob Youth Leadership Fund, which ensures that future generations of youth can continue to find their voice in the National Forensic League.

Final Policy Debate Topic Ballot Available

Preliminary voting for the 2009-2010 Policy Debate topic has narrowed the field to two choices: poverty and health care. NFL chapters should consider these carefully and vote for one of them by downloading the ballot and text of the proposed resolutions. Only chapters may vote, and must do so by January 5, 2009.

Professional Development Opportunities

NFL is pleased to offer online professional development courses in partnership with Minnesota State University, Mankato. Coaches can earn CEUs and/or graduate credit.

Lincoln-Douglas Curriculum/Lesson Plans

The NFL is proud to offer Lincoln-Douglas lesson plans, covering argumentation, refutation, value structure, research methods, and more, written by Joe Vaughan of Scarsdale High School and edited by Pam Cady Wycoff of Apple Valley High School.

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