Programs "I think since i have shared NDA with so many good friends and mentors, all the moments are fun so it’s hard to think of just one." - Rosendy Rodriguez About NDA “I love sharing my experience with the kids. Being able to open their minds to learning life skills that can be applied to anything.” – Monique Evans SpotLight If anything plays a part in helping children acquire skills in public speaking, organizing, and expressing themselves, I’m all for it. NDA does this, so I will always be here.” – Tahira Tate

OUR NEW SHORT NDA DOCUMENTARY

Before COVID, the NDA embarked on a video project to document the organization's history and impact on an entire generation of students. We highlighted the 40-year legacy of some of our most influential figures to present a vision for where the organization is headed. Finally, after over a year in development, we are ready to premier our project.

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DONATE TO THE NEWARK DEBATE ACADEMY!

Our work fosters civic engagement and participation, teaching students how to present their positions in a productive and effective manner, while taking proactive roles in driving change in their local communities. COVID-19 did not stop our mission of engaging students in debate. We are working hard to return to in-person programing in the push to return to normal.

The world of speech and debate has had to undergo monumental and unprecedented changes during the pandemic, and we need your help!

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