Chicago School Wins Urban Debate National Championship

May 2024 (cgcs.org) - In a 4-1 decision, the Kenwood Academy Debate Team (Chicago Debates) takes the Zarefsky Trophy in this year's NAUDL tournament. ... Read More

Chicago’s Kenwood Academy Wins Title At Urban Debate National Championship

April 16, 2024 (newsweek.com) - An insider's view of the sights, sounds, reflections and results of NAUDL's Urban Debate National Championship ... Read More

Many High Schools Across the United States Offer Limited Civics-focused Extracurricular Activities

March 12, 2024 (The Brookings Institute) - Activities like debate are vital for students' civic education, but gaps in equity limit opportunities ... Read More

Debate Alum Says Women Need To Support Each Other To Flourish

January 25, 2024 (newsweek.com) - Addis Arciniega, alum and coach for the Silicon Valley league, shares perspective on empowering women in debate ... Read More

Oakland Debate Group Gives Low-income Students Opportunities Usually Exclusive to Private schools

March 7, 2024 (The Oaklandside) - Bay Area Urban Debate League helps students develop skills to succeed in college and beyond, but it needs support... Read More

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