The Practice Space at Kennedy High School
We love working with local schools, especially when we get to do multiple programs! At Kennedy High School ...
Read More Check out AnnMarie’s TED talk: Speak for Yourself
Our founder AnnMarie Baines delivered this TEDx Talk on March 16, 2023. Check out the talk and transcript ...
Read More Public Speaking Warm-Ups & Routines
Light-touch activities can help lower stress around public speaking over time and offer an entry point to young ...
Read More A Few Lessons From My Time at The Practice Space
TPS Staff During my time as Marketing Coordinator of The Practice Space, I’ve had the pleasure of working ...
Read More #WomenWeAdmire – Celebrating the Women That Inspire Us
As part of our #WomenWeAdmire series for Women’s History Month, our team shared some of the women they ...
Read More An Ode to El Cerrito High Speech and Debate
I was in third grade when I first heard about speech and debate. I remember my teacher, Sally ...
Read More Spring Programs at The Practice Space!
The Practice Space is kicking off our Spring programs on January 25, with after-school clubs for Youth Participants ...
Read More Frequently Asked Questions: Youth Voice Advocates Educator Cohort
Did you know that The Practice Space coaches both speakers and facilitators, including educators? Through personalized coaching and ...
Read More Youth Aloud Season 4: Behind the Scenes
Hello everyone. I’m Diana Medina, Program Director at The Practice Space. This post discusses the making of Season ...
Read More Fall Public Speaking Programs at The Practice Space!
The Practice Space is kicking off our Fall programs on September 28 with online after-school clubs for youth ...
Read More Advocacy in the Eyes of a Young Person
Hello! My name is Amber, I’m an intern at The Practice Space, and today I’m going to tell ...
Read More Youth Voice Changing Conversations about Sexual Violence
In this post, a guest blogger (and one of our very own Expressive Leaders) introduces their podcast, United ...
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