STATESMAN DEBATE INSTITUTE
Statesman Debate Institute (SDI) is back! This page and several associated pages are dedicated to SDI. From 2015 through 2020, SDI was in operation. We coached grades 6-12 and college. The emphasis was upon formal debate (Public Forum and Policy Debate) and upon Model Congress and Model UN. Once again, SDI is offering classically-based coaching and multi-perspective events. Regrettably, no more than 1% of high school students participate in formal debate and government simulations. SDI is geared to “the 1% of the 1%” who seek the highest-caliber instruction and experience after the fashion of the training that the Roman elite provided their youth. Also, we greatly elevate college students’ education.
Simulating National Greatness
A Call To Responsibility Going Out To College And High School Students! Here is the next big thing in Model Congress and Model UN! No prior, special knowledge is required but you learn so much more!
Learn about key developments in domestic and international affairs and what it takes to keep America free. This is a multi-perspective curriculum; it is not limited by the conventional wisdom, care of the mass media, think tanks and latest campus fad. It is also highly realistic: the lead curriculum designer is an experienced public-policy practitioner; you are briefed and participate after the fashion of actual major leaders. In some ways, you may become even better informed than most leaders!
Greatly improve your critical thinking, public speaking and leadership skills! Find your voice on momentous issues!
Purpose
Program
Our purpose is to train future, responsible leaders.
Preparing the next generation of leaders, scholars and journalists to uphold a truly healthy America—one that stands upon the constitution and a strong industrial base–, while America continues to engage heavily abroad, is among the biggest challenges facing our country. There needs to be a renewed interest in American studies, global studies and critical thinking. Too many Americans are unaware of the biases in most information that comes their way and what it takes to remain free.
Round out your education; participate in the Next Big Thing in Model Congress and Model UN Conferences!
“High-Stakes Climate Policy”
“Arc of War”
– Ukraine, Persian Gulf and Taiwan –
Calendar and Prices
A New Kind Of Model Congress
and Model UN
We conduct a new kind of Model Congress and Model UN. Unlike the norm, it does not emphasize parliamentary maneuver—how to push a bill through Congress or a resolution through the UN. Instead, it provides a highly realistic, substantive experience–stressing the use of primary sources–, a big-picture view of what is actually happening across the nation and world, and an opportunity for each participant to try his or her hand at shaping profoundly important policy.
To date, SDI has conducted four successful, government simulations of the “new” type. Two of these–our “Virus War” Conferences–tackled the Pandemic and the high-level, political and economic US response. One addressed the USMCA. One addressed the National Debt.
| Online Conference Date, Time | Registration Opens | Recorded Briefings Available, LIve Webinar | Opening Speech Due | Registration HIghlights | Costs for Individual Conference | Costs for Package of Two Conferences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Stakes Climate Policy Conference, Saturday, Apr 22, 10 AM - 6 PM EST, Recess Noon - 1 PM | Feb 22 | Apr 3, Apr 19 8 - 9 PM EST | Midnight, Apr 20. This speech is optional but some conference privileges at stake. | If participant is under 18, Advisor, Parent or Guardian must pay. No group registration. Access to Recorded Briefing will be provided. Advisors may participate in the Conference. | $75 - student $50 - advisor | $140 - student $95 - advisor |
| High Stakes Climate Policy, Friday, Ju;y 20, 10 AM - 6 PM EST, Recess Noon - 1 PM | Feb 22 | July 18, July 19 10 AM - Noon EST | 7 PM, July 19. This speech is optional but some conference privileges at stake. | If participant is under 18, Advisor, Parent or Guardian must pay. No group registration. Access to Recorded Briefing will be provided. Advisors may participate in the Conference. | $75 - student $50 - advisor | $140 - student $95 - advisor |
| Arc of War Conference, Friday, Aug 4, 10 AM - 6 PM EST, Recess Noon - 1 PM | Feb 22 | Aug 2, Aug 3 10 AM - Noon EST | 7 PM, Aug 3. This speech is optional but some conference privileges at stake. | If participant is under 18, Advisor, Parent or Guardian must pay. No group registration. Access to Recorded Briefing will be provided. Advisors may participate in the Conference. | $75 - student $50 - advisor | $140 - student $95 - advisor |
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