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National Speech and Debate Education Day

This resolution names March 6, 2026 as National Speech and Debate Education Day, recognizing how speech and debate programs help students learn to think clearly, speak confidently, and participate in democracy.

Call your repSRES 626Introduced 3/4/2026Source

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Encourages support for speech and debate programs in schools.

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Introduced

March 4, 2026

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S851; text: CR S804)

March 4, 2026

Topics

Civic Education·Media Literacy·Youth Civic Engagement

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12 Steps to Mental Immunity WorkshopThis workshop teaches you 12 steps to think clearly and avoid bad ideas that might hurt you. CIRCE will come to your school or group to teach these helpful thinking skills.Graduate Degree Programs in Public PolicyThis school teaches college students how to work in government and help their communities. Students can learn to make good rules and solve problems that help everyone. There are different programs that take 2-4 years to finish.Peace Building and Community Security in Central AfricaThis organization helps communities in Africa work together to solve problems peacefully and make their neighborhoods safer. They teach people how to talk through disagreements and give young people a voice in making their communities better.BLS Expert Speakers for EventsGovernment experts will come speak at your school or nonprofit event about jobs, workplace safety, and how the economy works. These free speakers travel across the country to share important information about work and employment.

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FoundationThe Cambridge Community FoundationThe Foundation connects donors with community needs to improve the quality of life for all Cambridge residents.

FoundationThe San Francisco FoundationThe Foundation mobilizes resources and acts as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy throughout the Bay Area.

FoundationThe Connelly FoundationThe Connelly Foundation seeks to foster learning and enrich lives by supporting outstanding nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, and civic engagement.

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Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Civic Education Media Literacy Youth Civic Engagement

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