Civil Discourse Project
Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition
We are excited to share with you an exciting new and free opportunity that builds public speaking skills and civic engagement. The Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition brings President Reagan’s words back to life through today's youth.
Competition Details
Teachers
By having your class participate in this competition, YOU have the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Download the 2024 program flyer to share with your students.
Prizes
- Middle School Students (5th-8th): The top 5 winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., along with a discount on future Reagan Education Programs.
- High School Students (9th-12th): The top 5 winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., with the chance to compete for a grand prize of $1,000.
How To Participate
FREE participation in 3 easy steps:
- Click on the link below to enroll and create an account for yourself and each of your students
- Create a username and password
- Complete all required sections (make sure you and each of your students put the correct school name)
More About The Competition
- The Championship round will be held on February 15 in Washington, D.C.
- Participants are provided excerpts of address given by President Reagan, selected by the Reagan Foundation.
- Students can read from the script/notecards-just as President Reagan used-and focus on emulating his distinctive speaking style.
- Students will record their presentation and submit through our Learning Management System (LMS).
Competition for 2024 is closed.
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