Sharing Our Mission Nationwide in May
We were on the road in May, giving talks all over the country about our work. Our founder delivered impactful presentations to esteemed funders like the Hewlett Foundation, PBL Works, and New Schools Venture Fund. She passionately shared The Practice Space’s mission to strengthen democracy and education through our work. Emphasizing the importance of partnerships, she highlighted how our programs and resources foster civic engagement and educational equity. We aim to build the next generation of powerful speakers who confidently use their voices at school and work.
Interested in partnering with us? Click on the link below!
Our Students Shine as Keynote Speakers at Richmond Literacy Festival
We are incredibly proud of our students who served as keynote speakers at the Richmond Literacy Festival! Their powerful voices and compelling stories captivated the audience, highlighting the importance of youth perspectives in the literary world. This remarkable opportunity allowed them to share their experiences and inspire others through their words.
Read more about their impactful participation and the festival’s success in the Richmond Standard.
Check Out AnnMarie's Talk at SXSW EDU!
We’re thrilled to share Annmarie’s talk, "We Need to Argue to Heal," selected from thousands of applications via the SXSW EDU PanelPicker and presented in March this year. Annmarie discusses how embracing constructive arguments can lead to personal and community healing by fostering understanding and growth. Don’t miss her insights on the transformative power of respectful discourse. Read more on our blog!
The Practice Space: National Award-Winning Organization for Activating Equity
We are humbled and honored to be recognized by the esteemed National Speech and Debate Association with this prestigious award. This accolade exemplifies our unwavering commitment to elevating underrepresented voices through comprehensive public speaking education.
AnnMarie’s TED talk "Speak for Yourself" Inspires People to Break Free from Societal Templates
Check out our founder, AnnMarie Baines, as she delivers her captivating TEDx talk titled "Speak for Yourself." In this enlightening discussion, she addresses the crucial significance of liberating oneself from societal norms and shares her personal journey of how public speaking has profoundly impacted her life.
Thanks to our Corporate and Nonprofit Partners!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our awesome corporate and nonprofit partners: Richmond Promise, NIAD Art Center, Richmond Art Center, Freedom Schools, Girls Crushing It, Title Nine, Kaiser, Pogo Park, Visa, CA Competes, Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Students Rising Above, YES Nature to Neighborhoods, and Greenbelt Alliance.
Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter.
In the Press...
Richmond Standard
March 29, 2023
Richmond’s ‘The Practice Space’ earns national equity award
Marzano Research
May 3, 2023
An Interview with AnnMarie Baines – Co-author of Amplify Student Voices
Richmond Standard
March 29, 2023
WCCUSD students represent at Berman speech and debate tournament
Edutopia
April 9, 2021
Strengthening Student Relationships Through Oral Storytelling
Richmond Standard
March 10, 2021
WCCUSD students shine at Berman Speech Invitational
Brookings Institution
March 9, 2021
Debate-centered instruction can be new classroom tool for civility and racial justice
Oakland Magazine
January 6, 2020
The Practice Space helps people of all ages find their voices.
El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce
May, 2019
A Safe Place to Conquer Fear of Public Speaking