The Hechinger Report

STUDENT VOICE: Learning to debate is an important facet of education, but too often public school students are left out

High school students compete in the Congressional Debate at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June. Credit: Meenakshi Van Zee for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...
The Hechinger Report

High school students find common ground on the debate stage

High school students compete in the Congressional Debate at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June. Credit: Meenakshi Van Zee for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...
The News-Herald

Mentor student helps lead debate team to strong finish at national tournament

With a mother and a brother involved in speech and debate teams, Mentor High School rising junior Ellie Coleman decided to follow her family’s lead. According to her team coach Amy Roediger, Ellie has ...
Daily Bruin

Opinion: Political debates on campus motivate student voters, spark civic engagement

Imagine this: a student is walking back from class on Bruin Walk. Before they know it, they’re ambushed by a microphone, a camera and a controversial political prompt. UCLA’s local and national ...
Newsweek

Miami Senior Goes From Shy Student to Debate Team Leader

Daniel Nuñez is a current senior at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy and an incoming freshman at Duke University. He is passionate about debate, history, politics, and 70's music. Daniel strives every day ...