Stoa USA Stoa is a national High School and Junior High Speech and Debate organization serving the needs of privately educated, Christian Homeschooling families Stoa trains and supports leaders who in turn develop students into confident, articulate leaders who can change their culture through the marketplace of ideas
Seasonal News - StoaUSA Stoa is founded on the belief that members make the major decisions for the organization Stoa members elect their leaders Stoa members approve changes to the organizational Bylaws
Debate Resources - StoaUSA Click to view an executive summary of revisions made to Stoa debate documents for the 2024-2025 debate season This summary is intended to help coaches and students note where revisions have been made
How to Start - StoaUSA Whether you join an existing club, start your own, or participate as a family, Stoa equips families and leaders with the training and resources needed to prepare students for success
Mission - StoaUSA Stoa’s forensics-based mission believes human speech is “from” God and that only through Him can we speak with grace, truth, and beauty The league embodies a culture of thought, public discourse, apologetics, and intellectual inquiry
What is Stoa Like | StoaUSA Stoa clubs are small communities, where coaches, parents, and alumni alike work together to train students toward the goal of Speaking Boldly and Changing the World for Christ How often do clubs meet?
Tournament Resources - StoaUSA Tournaments meeting the Stoa Minimum Tournament Standards (accessible below) may be posted to the Stoa Calendar and to Speechranks Participation may help students earn an invitation to NITOC Tournaments will need to be completed by May 1st with result uploaded to Speechranks immediately thereafter in order to be considered for NITOC
January 2025 - stoausa. org Why do we choose to invest in Stoa? Whether you are a volunteer, parent, alum, or student, Stoa requires a high level of commitment and sacrifice Stoa helps students develop practical skills, but the development of those skills is not an end in itself
Spring Debate Vote! - stoausa. org We are so excited about the resolution options for the 2024-25 competitive season!Lincoln Douglas:Resolved: Mandatory national service is justified National service can be performed in a variety of ways: serving in the military, teaching in low-income areas, caring for the elderly, or working on a needed infrastructure project are all examples of tasks that could be classified as national