Ever since I first stepped onto the debate stage, I have been passionate about speech and debate. For the last three of my high school years, I have competed and placed nationally at major tournaments ...

A quiet student raises a hand to express an opinion. It’s unquestionably an act of bravery, given that nearly 80% of college students are at least somewhat reluctant to discuss controversial topics, ...

Debate-based learning is an active pedagogical approach in which healthcare students engage in structured argumentation around contemporary clinical controversies. By assigning pro and con positions ...

In round seven of the Tournament of Champions – a national and international high school debate competition – I walked out knowing I had probably lost. It was the last preliminary round of the most ...

MSNBC Anchor Ali Vitali visits a high school in Washington, D.C. and sees how students are learning to debate politics in a respectful manner in a politically ...

High school debate teaches students that real-world topics are complex and involve competing values. Debate helps students turn arguments into understanding by identifying central clashes and ...

This article was originally published by the Students United News Network (SUNN) in the first citywide student-led newspaper in the USA, Nashville SUNN (NashvilleSUNN.com). In round seven of the ...