Whether joining the high school debate team or participating in topical discussions in class, debating current or controversial topics is an excellent way to develop speaking skills and build ...

I participated in high school debate in North Dakota for five years and now coach the activity at a high school in the Twin Cities. From the perspective of both a coach and a former competitor, the ...

Miranda Metheny studied Journalism and International Studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia before transitioning into education. She now teaches Spanish, and coaches Debate, at Ludlow-Taylor ...

While these debates at the tournament are more structured than real-life discussions, it has provided valuable real-life ...

WASHINGTON STATE — Many high school seniors are getting ready to vote for the first time. To prepare, a civics class is teaching students how to debate hot-button topics while listening to all points ...