High School Debate Benefits Reading Scores And Soft Skills, New Study Finds

Sep 1, 2023 (newsweek.com) - New research shows the highly positive impact participating in policy debate had for students in the Boston Debate League... Read More

Board Perspective: Ensuring a Thriving Community

August 3, 2023 - NAUDL's new Chair of the Board of Directors shares the honor of the title and her excitement for the future of the organization ... Read More

NAUDL Fellowship Helps Put Debaters On Career Paths Using Lawyers’ Advice

July 25, 2023 (Newsweek) - NAUDL and White & Case help debate alumni to bridge the gap between early years in college and their first careers... Read More

A Brief But Spectacular Take on Debating Democracy (Video)

June 26, 2023 (PBS News Hour) - New York City Urban Debate League (NYCUDL) middle school students Francis and Erick get to the heart of debate ... Read More

Perspective: A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

May 31, 2023 - Executive Director Rhonda Haynes shares the highlights from our marquee events in Dallas this spring ... Read More

High School Debaters Tackle Divisive Issues In Showcase At Newsweek Office

April 25, 2023 (newsweek.com) - Newsweek hosts NAUDL and eight students from the Urban Debate Network for a day of partnership and debate ... Read More

Why Student Debate Matters

April 21, 2023 (newsweek.com) - Read how NAUDL and Newsweek mutually "welcome diverse views and voices to the search for common ground"... Read More

Why Newsweek Is Working With Urban Debate Leagues to Support Young Debaters

April 15, 2023 (newsweek.com) - At Newsweek offices in Manhattan, spectators got a glimpse of what a future of respectful and constructive debate ... Read More