Debate-Inspired Classrooms

Eloquence Academy is currently accepting applications from primary and secondary schools with interest in launching a competitive forensics program for the upcoming school year. Our school-based programs are available to homeschools, charter schools, independent schools, and public schools. Partnerships run from anywhere between a few months to five years.

We estimate that the cost to send a medium-sized debate team to a tournament is often upwards of $5,000. Attending tournaments incurs various fees, including tournament registration fees, hiring chaperones and judges, and coordinating transport, meals, and hotels. As a result, more than 85% of public schools lack a debate program.

Luckily, Eloquence makes starting a competitive debate program easier. Curriculum is focused on public speaking, debate, and experiential learning in real-life topics including social justice. When partnering with us, there is/are:

  • absolutely no fees for teachers or students to participate

  • easy access to high-quality coaches and curriculum

  • connect with debaters across the country via Eloquence’s virtual platforms

  • opportunities for participation in debate outside of the school day (ie tournaments)

Debate leads to significant academic improvement and achievement.

  • 107

    SAT score increase

  • 40%

    higher HS graduation rate

  • 0.66

    point higher GPA

  • 87%

    increase in analytical skills

Forbes

Could Debate Help Struggling Students Succeed?

MIT News

Students on debate team learn to explain and persuade skillfully

Newsweek

High School Debate Benefits Reading Scores And Soft Skills

Partnership Options

Looking for something else? Email us at eloquencespeechanddebate@gmail.com!

Curriculum Integration

High-quality debate materials provided to your school

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Elective Program

Instruction from Eloquence faculty during the school day

Afterschool Club

Afterschool program with opportunities to attend debate tournaments

Let’s work together.

Please fill out the form to the best of your ability. You can expect to hear back from us in around 48-72 hours. We look forward to working with you!

E-mail: spencer@eloquenceacademy.org

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