Focusing on young people and their communities, the mission of the International Debate Education Association is to promote mutual understanding and democracy globally by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally.
National Federation of State High School Associations
The mission of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is to serve its members and its related professional groups by providing leadership and national coordination for the administration of interscholastic activities which will enhance the educational experiences of high school students and reduce risks of their participation.
The NFHS promotes participation and sportsmanship to develop good citizens through interscholastic activities which provide equitable opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students while maximizing the achievement of educational goals.
Pi Kappa Delta was established at Ripon College in 1913 as a means of proving recognition for orators and debaters in the smaller colleges. Pi Kappa Delta is the collegiate honorary society equivalent of the NFL for high schools, or the NJFL for middle schools.
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)was founded in 1929 and is the professional association for theatre education. The EdTA mission is to make theatre a part of lifelong learning. The Association’s major areas of effort—educational development, teacher training, and advocacy—serve to accomplish this mission by helping to improve the learning environment in the theatre arts.
