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The Night Before National Finals: Advice for In-Person Showcase Rounds
The final rounds of online public speaking contests were intimidating. Students typically put in countless hours of practice to achieve...
Hong Lisa
Jun 24, 20225 min read
Our Partner ModernBrain: 2022 National Champions
Championship Updates Our students from Jeffrey Trail, Parks, Polytechnic, Ridgecrest, VanDamme, Lindero Canyon, Sierra Vista, Bowditch,...
Hong Lisa
Jun 10, 20222 min read
How to start a speech, debate, or mock trial team
Do you want to start a competitive public speaking team at your school, but you’re not sure where to begin? Here’s a simple step-by-step...
Hong Lisa
Jun 3, 20224 min read
Admissions Advice: I Want to Teach You More About Performing Arts
Many families who aren’t familiar with competitive speech and debate come to us with the preconceived notion that debate is more...
Hong Lisa
May 28, 20223 min read
Admissions Advice: Student-Athletes
Ask any debater and they’ll explain what we do is a sport. It’s true: competitive public speaking activities are the verbal equivalent of...
Hong Lisa
May 9, 20223 min read
California State Champions (and More!)
State Championship Updates Last year, ModernBrain's middle school students took 2nd at the California High School Speech Association's...
Hong Lisa
May 8, 20223 min read
Admissions Advice: Learn the Landscape
When debaters prepare for competitions, they typically read about their judges’ preferences, their competitors’ records, and the...
Hong Lisa
May 1, 20222 min read
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