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Eloquence Academy is accepting applications from primary and secondary schools with interest in launching a competitive forensics program for the upcoming school year.
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Eloquence Academy

Founded in 2022, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and 509(a)(2) public charity committed to providing equitable academic debate opportunities for rural & historically underserved students.

Public speaking

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Persuasive argumentation

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Critical thinking

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Public speaking • Persuasive argumentation • Critical thinking •

But why debate?

Take it directly from our students! Debate can make all the difference. For some, it’s about sharpening critical thinking and learning how to communicate ideas more effectively. For others, it’s the thrill of the intellectual challenge, or the opportunity to engage with different perspectives. Hear from our first-year students as they share their personal reasons for choosing debate, and how it’s shaping their lives.

Academy at a Glance

A quick snapshot of who we are and what we have to offer.

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2,192 Alums

15 Countries

35 States

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💡Spotlight of the Week 💡 Recently, we launched a partnership with Jackson High School in Massillon, Ohio. Eloquence is working with 50 novice debate students, introducing the fundamentals of the activity and preparing them for future tournaments i
Eloquence Academy was selected as a grantee of the Karma for Cara Foundation. The foundation was founded by 21-year-old Cara Becker and her family. At the time, Cara was being treated for leukemia. The concept emerged in Cara’s hospital room. T
Eloquence Academy has clinched a grant from the prestigious National Contribution Project Foundation (NCP), which was established at Cornell University in 2019. Since then, the NCP has been co-funded by the GripTape Foundation, Bezos Family Foundatio
Eloquence Academy is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous grant from Youth Service America (YSA). This funding will bolster our public speaking, debate, and civic engagement workshop series. Stay tuned for more updates!
Eloquence Academy recently awarded Kira Waldhalm with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Over the last year, Kira has been a driving force behind Eloquence’s mission. She has coached on a weekly basis, judged at tournaments, hosted
💡Spotlight of the Week 💡 Los Angeles Regional Director Rudri Soni was invited to speak at the California Association of Student Councils (CASC) Region 11 Conference. Region 11 is the second largest in California, serving the San Bernardino and Riv
💡Spotlight of the Week 💡 Eloquence Academy was invited to present at the California Association of Student Councils (CASC) Region 10 Conference! Region 10 encompasses Orange County, including Anaheim and Irvine. Los Angeles Regional Director Rudri
💡Spotlight of the Week 💡 During summer camp for our middle school students, we held a special webinar featuring panelists from diverse backgrounds. Panelists discussed the transition to high school, shared their experiences, and offered valuable a