"Debate has given me the personal tools and strength to pick the door I want, turn the knob, and walk through it.”
– 2023 Debater of the Year Liv Birnstadt
NAUDL Mission: Advancing debate education in urban public schools to amplify youth voices and to develop skills and confidence for future success.
The Urban Debate Network: 20 Years, 100,000 Students Reached, 21 cities Across the U.S. 
Supporting the Next Generation of Compelling Voices: Fueled by Reason, Anchored in Confidence
More Important than Ever: Academic Encouragement, Public Speaking and Civic Engagement