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 ...
Sometimes you just need a fast, low-prep way to get students thinking. A short debate works almost every time. This random debate topic generator for kids is designed for mixed ages and flexible use, ...
Under the bright midday sun, students often linger on Sanford Mall, but Turning Point USA’s “Prove Me Wrong” event Thursday ...
Athens-based organization Chess and Community uses debate to teach leadership skills to students. The program was started to help students articulate the critical thinking skills they learn from chess ...
Ah, school debates. They offer the chance to show off your quick wit and critical thinking skills in front of a room full of your peers. It's supposed to be a formative experience — one that teaches ...
What’s billed as the world’s largest academic competition is underway this week in central Iowa as Des Moines hosts the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Organizers say it’s drawing 11,000 middle ...
The 2026 Nicholas F. Burnett Hornet Cup wrapped up Sunday, March 22. Multiple speech and debate events were held across ...