Donors Saved CPS Debate Program After District Slashed Funding. Now, Its Students Are National Champs

May 14, 2025 (blockclubchicago.org) - Chicago debaters reflect on their journeys to a national title... Read More

Former Newtown Resident Wins National Debate Coach of The Year Award

May 8, 2025 (newtownbee.com) - NAUDL's 2025 Coach of the Year Charles Rosentel recognized in hometown area paper ... Read More

Back of the Yards Spanish Debaters Win National Championship, a First for Chicago

April 11, 2025 (chicagotribune.com) - Chicago students' victory highlights the power of bilingual education... Read More

Pritzker College Prep Debate Coach Honored with National Award

March 31, 2025 (Fox 32 Chicago) - Charles Rosentel celebrates win and discusses the positive impact debate can have on students' education... Read More

Meet Mark Lemly (Silicon Valley Board Member Profile)

November 2024 (Rostrum) - SVUDL board member reflects on his transformative debate experiences and his remarkable career in law and education... Read More

Perspective: Unlocking New Horizons

November 3, 2024 (blockclubchicago.org) - Executive Director Rhonda Haynes shares how debaters model progress through insightful arguments. ... Read More

After CPS Slashes Funding, Chicago Debates Asks For Help Keeping Beloved Program Alive

September 27, 2024 (blockclubchicago.org) - Capacity and impact is being deeply affected by district budget cuts around extracurriculars... Read More

Managing Partner’s Dedication to Giving Students the Opportunities That Shaped His Career

September 19, 2024 (abovethelaw.com) - As it is for many, the lasting impact of debate is personal for NAUDL's previous Board Chair Stuart Singer ... Read More