The Florida Debate Initiative

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

The Florida Debate Initiative + AT&T Scholarship is now open! Graduating seniors heading to college next fall can apply ...
10/12/2026

The Florida Debate Initiative + AT&T Scholarship is now open!

Graduating seniors heading to college next fall can apply for one of 10 need-based $3,000 scholarships to help power their next chapter.

Speech and debate builds confident communicators, critical thinkers, and civic leaders. This scholarship celebrates students who have done exactly that and are ready to take those skills to college.

🚨Deadline: November 20

Apply here: floridadebate.org/att-scholarship
Know a senior who should apply? Tag them below! 👇
Thank you to AT&T for investing in Florida's next generation of leaders.

Join us in January for the National Civics and Debate College, Career and Leadership Showcase! Organizations will have t...
10/11/2026

Join us in January for the National Civics and Debate College, Career and Leadership Showcase!

Organizations will have the unique opportunity to showcase their products, services, educational programs and career opportunities while building meaningful relationships with over 650 competitors from across the nation.

Secure your spot at civicsanddebate.com/tgdpartners!

Meet Julian Pairison, a former American Dream Debate participant. Competing in debate in both Spanish and English has pu...
10/07/2026

Meet Julian Pairison, a former American Dream Debate participant. Competing in debate in both Spanish and English has pushed him to grow as a speaker and deepened his connection to his Dominican roots.

FDI is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Thank you to participating schools Pembroke Pines Charter School - West Campus and Franklin Academy Charter School!

Learn how your school can get involved with American Dream Debate at floridadebate.org.

Meet Your FCDI + FDI Regional Tournament Coordinators!We're pumped to introduce this stacked roster of speech and debate...
10/05/2026

Meet Your FCDI + FDI Regional Tournament Coordinators!

We're pumped to introduce this stacked roster of speech and debate rockstars. These are the people who make it all happen. They help run tournaments in their regions and are your first stop for questions, whether you're a student, coach, or judge. Got a question? They're your MVPs.

Swipe to find your region and meet your coordinator! Contact your regional tournament coordinator at floridadebate.org/team

10/01/2026

It can’t always be New York or LA. Someone has to hold it down at the Florida speech and debate tournaments.

The thing is… we really don’t hate anything at all about speech and debate!
09/30/2026

The thing is… we really don’t hate anything at all about speech and debate!

⏰ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY TO CIVIC IMMERSION ACADEMY!This year-long, all-expenses-paid program takes students bey...
09/30/2026

⏰ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY TO CIVIC IMMERSION ACADEMY!

This year-long, all-expenses-paid program takes students beyond the classroom with immersive experiences in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, and even a U.S. military base.

Explore the places that shaped our country, learn from leaders doing the work, and put your own leadership into action.
Don’t miss your chance. Apply at floridadebate.org by midnight on September 30!

09/30/2026

Hey FDI! 🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 is the deadline to apply for FDI’s Pro Camp! An incredible opportunity to work with Rachel Warnecke’s Rachel Warnecke, students will learn everything from communicating under pressure and thinking strategically, to setting goals that prepare them to lead well beyond speech and debate. Apply now before its too late: floridadebate.org/pro-camp. Are you ready to level up?

09/25/2026

Rachel Warnecke shares her Top 3 Speech and Debate Tips!

Tip #1: Pro Camp is where serious debaters go to train. Learn directly from the experts, sharpen your skills alongside peers who elevate your game, and head into the season conditioned, prepared, and ready to compete at your best.

Apply before the September 30 deadline at floridadebate.org/pro-camp

Become a partner for the 2027 National Civics and Debate Championship: The Great Debate!This year, we are offering a var...
09/23/2026

Become a partner for the 2027 National Civics and Debate Championship: The Great Debate!

This year, we are offering a variety of partnership and exhibitor opportunities designed to align organizations with the nation’s premier academic championship.

We hope you’ll join us by investing in tomorrow’s civic leaders while showcasing your organization’s commitment to educational excellence and community impact.

Learn more at CivicsandDebate.com/TGDPartners.

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