The Florida Debate Initiative

The Florida Debate Initiative The FDI empowers students through advancing civics education, debate competition & critical thinking. https://linktr.ee/floridadebate

Mia Perez shared how much her visit to Washington D.C. this year with the FDI Civics Immersion Experience changed her li...
05/29/2026

Mia Perez shared how much her visit to Washington D.C. this year with the FDI Civics Immersion Experience changed her life. “Each stop deepened my understanding of government, history, and public service in a way that no classroom ever could.” Stay updated on next year’s Civics Immersion Experience by visiting floridadebate.org.

With summer just around the corner, we are highlighting some of our upcoming summer programs. While we love a good summe...
05/27/2026

With summer just around the corner, we are highlighting some of our upcoming summer programs. While we love a good summer vacation, we also know growth doesn’t just happen overnight. Join us for our summer programs to stay locked-in so you are ready for next year’s speech and debate season!

This Memorial Day, the Florida Debate Initiative remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service to our coun...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Florida Debate Initiative remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice protects the very freedoms we exercise every day, the freedom to speak, to question, to advocate, and to be heard.

05/23/2026

Aidan shares why using your voice is the most important skill you can develop, especially as you prepare to enter the workforce. Through speech and debate, you can overcome the fear of public speaking and build a foundation for lifelong success.

Calling all Florida educators!Want to help your students build confidence, find their voice, and become stronger public ...
05/18/2026

Calling all Florida educators!
Want to help your students build confidence, find their voice, and become stronger public speakers?
Join the Florida Debate Initiative for Super Speakers Training this summer.

June 9 — Central Florida
June 13 — South Florida
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

This hands-on training is designed to give educators practical tools to bring speech, confidence-building, and communication skills directly into the classroom.

Interested? Email [email protected] to learn more.

Let’s help more students become super speakers.

05/16/2026

Our Super Speaker Students share their favorite thing about participating in tournaments! We are so hyped to be building this program from the ground up and we could not do it without these stellar students. Learn more about how you can get involved at floridadebate.org.

The Florida Debate Initiative is hiring for Summer 2026! ☀️We’re looking for passionate educators, coaches, counselors, ...
05/15/2026

The Florida Debate Initiative is hiring for Summer 2026! ☀️

We’re looking for passionate educators, coaches, counselors, medical professionals, student leaders, and motivated professionals to help create an unforgettable speech and debate camp experience for Florida students. Whether you’re a college student looking for meaningful summer work, a recent grad, or an experienced mentor, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 June 15–19: Middle School Camp in Fruitland Park, FL
📍 June 29–July 3: High School Camp in Marianna, FL

✔ Paid positions
✔ Meals & lodging provided
✔ Professional, mission-driven team
✔ Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students

Positions available include:
• Educational Leaders
• Team Counselors
• Transportation Staff
• Clinic Assistant

Applications close May 17th — don’t wait to apply!

Please send inquiries to [email protected]

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSTMpyWPeOlbMMDprkxFozTPvtPH_X-DM3XuI9Pjl5y-zXmQ/viewform

05/14/2026

What’s better than Beiberchella? Speech and debate, hallelujah!

My life’s mission ✨
05/13/2026

My life’s mission ✨

05/08/2026

Miguel was a part of our FDI Civics Immersion Experience 2026. Here's why he thinks civic engagement and speech & debate are essential to becoming an informed, active citizen.

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