About us
The goal of the World of Words Institute is to teach any student, regardless of socioeconomic background, that their ideas and words can alter the world around them. This knowledge is crucial for creating a generation of trendsetters, compassionate citizens, and civically engaged students. To do this, we focus on teaching World Schools Debate to anyone who wishes to learn.
Why World Schools?
For those unfamiliar, the National Speech and Debate Association describes World Schools Debate as the following:
“World Schools Debate is a unique and dynamic form of debate, unlike any other practiced in the United States. World Schools Debate is a dynamic format combining “prepared” topics with “impromptu” topics, encouraging debaters to focus on specific issues rather than debate theory or procedural arguments. This highly interactive style of debate allows debaters to engage each other, even during speeches. This challenging format requires good teamwork and in-depth quality argumentation.”
WSD is one of the most accessible forms of debate in the speech and debate community. It is the perfect format for students to learn about the world and impress themselves as they put themselves out there. It is the perfect activity for coaches looking to prove to parents and administration that debate does matter. It is a perfect format for an activity that forgets that if we do not promote accessibility in our community, none of the great values of debate matter.
