Eloquence Academy is excited to announce the recipient of a new in-kind grant from the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University (ASU). The grant places Eloquence Academy amongst 75 organizations nationwide committed to empowering educators through professional development and creating opportunities for student-centered service leadership.

Founded in 1885, ASU is the leading public research university ranked #1 in innovation by the U.S. News & World Report for several consecutive years. ASU conducts cutting-edge research as an R1 institution. It offers 350 majors to its 150,000 undergraduate students and over 100 graduate programs leading to masters and doctoral degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, design and arts, engineering, journalism, education, business, law, nursing, public policy, technology, and sustainability. ASU serves a diverse student population through its multiple campuses across the Phoenix metropolitan area and a robust online learning platform. In particular, the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at ASU offers degree programs including BAE, MEd, MA, MPE, EdD, and PhD to prepare educators, leaders, and scholars to transform education through innovation, equity, and excellence. Fields include early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, physical education, educational administration and supervision, school leadership, educational psychology, and education technology.

“This grant is a powerful affirmation of our mission and an investment in the students, volunteers, schools, and community members we serve,” said Spencer Chaisanguanthum, Chief Executive Officer of Eloquence Academy. “We are excited to leverage ASU’s rigorous training and credentialing resources to elevate the professional capacity of our team and the impact of our programming. We look forward to sharing the growth, stories, and successes that emerge from this partnership.”

Our team members Erika Chiu, Sowmiya Deventhira-Raja, Ellie Kim, Arnav Maheshwari, and Kira Waldhalm will work to manage the grant funding. They will participate in fifteen-hour online trainings focused on leveraging intentional project design to develop students’ durable skills. Additionally, ASU will offer micro-credentials, stipends, and resources. For updates, please follow Eloquence Academy on social media (@eloquenceacademy).

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Eloquence Academy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and 509(a)(2) public charity dedicated to increasing equitable academic debate opportunities for rural and historically underserved students. The Academy offers debate classes, summer camps, workshops, tournaments, in-school programs, and online resources for 2,500+ students across 35 states and 17 countries. Ultimately, Eloquence Academy aims to prepare youth for college readiness, career engagement, and community impact through the transferable skills gained from debate. Follow Eloquence Academy on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.