His new school didn’t have a debate team, so this track star founded one
February 28, 2024 (Washington Post) - Ayotunde Ejiko has balanced his passions for track and debate ... Read More
High School Debaters Judge GOP Candidates’ Debate Performances
Jan. 22, 2024 (newsweek.com) - Debaters from the Dallas and Silicon Valley leagues give their say on if GOP candidates made the most of the debates ... Read More
Debaters Grade Candidates’ GOP Debate Performance
Jan. 11, 2024 (newsweek.com) - Students from the Washington Urban Debate League convert their knowledge into analysis of the January GOP Debates... Read More
How Competitive Debate Can Improve Public Education
Dec. 14, 2023 (Brookings) - A new study with the Boston Debate League focuses on the impact of competitive policy debate on educational achievement.... Read More
NYU Student Rekindles ‘Adventurous Flame’ Through Debate
November 30, 2023 (newsweek.com) - NYC Alum Emmanuel Makinde pens a special essay on bringing color to life's pursuits... Read More
‘The Holy Grail’ Of Education
Nov. 20, 2023 (newsweek.com) - NYC Urban Debate League Coach Darren Kessler shares the personal satisfaction he gains from his involvement with debate... Read More
School Debate Programs Linked to Improvements in Academic Achievement, Graduation Rates, and College Enrollment
October 24, 2023 (phys.org) - Researchers have uncovered that very few interventions generate impacts of the magnitude of policy debate ... Read More
D.C. Students Have Ideas For How To Combat Economic Inequality
October 5, 2023 (newsweek.com) - Washington Urban Debate League (WUDL) students engage in a debate showcase with real-world experts and professionals... Read More