MISSION STATEMENT
The Massachusetts Middle School Speech League is an organization dedicated to developing self-confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking in middle school students (grades 6 through 8) through competitive public speaking activities.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The MMSSL strives to be a safe and joyful space for everyone in our community. It is our goal that all students, educators, and family members involved in speech feel that each facet of their identity is respected and celebrated, including race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Everyone who attends an MMSSL event should feel welcome, in terms of the spaces we occupy, the way our competitions are facilitated, and the conduct of our members. We are continuously exploring new ways to better accommodate and nurture our community, and we encourage our members to share any suggestions to help us become more inclusive and fair for all who contribute their time, energy, and creativity to this activity.
The Massachusetts Middle School Speech League is an organization dedicated to developing self-confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking in middle school students (grades 6 through 8) through competitive public speaking activities.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The MMSSL strives to be a safe and joyful space for everyone in our community. It is our goal that all students, educators, and family members involved in speech feel that each facet of their identity is respected and celebrated, including race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Everyone who attends an MMSSL event should feel welcome, in terms of the spaces we occupy, the way our competitions are facilitated, and the conduct of our members. We are continuously exploring new ways to better accommodate and nurture our community, and we encourage our members to share any suggestions to help us become more inclusive and fair for all who contribute their time, energy, and creativity to this activity.