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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 13d

The school year has started & so has debate! Programs across the nation are kicking off their seasons & we are so excited to welcome back students for another year of amazing debate rounds!

New or interested in debate?? Talk to your school's debate coach today to learn how you can get involved!

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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Sep 9

In her farewell Perspectives, former Executive Director, Rhonda Haynes shares why she's forever moved by her experience at NAUDL✨

The whole network is grateful for her leadership over the last nine years: urbandebate.org/rhonda-hayne...

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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Jul 3

School's out and the numbers are in📝✨

NAUDL is pleased to have been a part in supporting over 10,000 debaters across our partner leagues and over 800 schools this year to participate in this incredible activity.

To everyone in the debate community, thank you!

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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Jun 27

NAUDL presents: Sports Debate!✨

Sports Debate will enhance civic education around these key issues in our communities while introducing high school students to careers in sports and sports media.

See highlights from our pilot event with the Tulsa Debate League!

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Jun 5

After school and summer programs like debate can enhance academic motivation and increase school attendance, however these programs face access, funding and workforce challenges. Read the new research from @the74.bsky.social to learn more!

www.the74million.org/article/out-...

Out-of-School Programs Play an Outsized Role in Child Development

After school and summer programs can enhance academic motivation and increase school attendance, but face access, funding and workforce challenges.

www.the74million.org

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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Jun 4

The flip for sides is done, find out who will affirm and who will negate in tonight's first ever Sports Debate City Championship in Tulsa!

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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 16

Bright news for your Friday! ☀️

Check out this insightful piece from Block Club Chicago featuring Chicago Debates debaters taking home the trophy this year at UDNC 🏆

blockclubchicago.org/2025/05/14/d...

Donors Saved CPS Debate Program After District Slashed Funding. Now, Its Students Are National Champs

The wins are a feather in the cap for Chicago Debates, a 27-year-old program that saw its budget slashed by Chicago Public Schools this fall. Support from individuals and groups helped fill the financ...

blockclubchicago.org

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 9

Bringing #teacherappreciationweek2025 to a close with our final '25 Coach of the Year finalist from Silicon Valley Urban Debate League and Mt. Pleasant High!

Mark's nomination observed he ensures practice remains open and welcoming for anyone to join at any time. 🧑‍🏫

Thank you for everything you do!

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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 9

Final day of #teacherappreciationweek2025 calls for 2 shoutouts! Congrats to '25 Coach of the Year finalist from the Boston Debate League and Charlestown High School!

Cecil's nomination shared he takes advantage of resources available to make the experience fun and educational. 🧑‍🏫

Thank you, Cecil!

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 9

Spotlight!

Check out this feature from Newtown Bee highlighting our 2025 Coach of the year, Charles Rosentel, from Chicago Debates and Pritzker College Prep! 🏆

#coachoftheyear #teacherappreciationweek2025

www.newtownbee.com/05082025/for...

Former Newtown Resident Wins National Debate Coach Of The Year Award

CHICAGO — Charles Rosentel, a former Sandy Hook resident and a 2002 graduate of Newtown High School, is still celebrating winning Debate Coach of the Year at the Chicago Debates City Championship at N...

www.newtownbee.com

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 8

4th day of #teacherappreciationweek2025 is here! We're bringing the attention to a Coach of the Year finalist from DEBATE KC and University Academy!

Carl's nomination noted that his ability to engage with students, parents and the community is outstanding. 🧑‍🏫

Thank you for everything you do!

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 7

Day 3 of #teacherappreciationweek2025 is spotlighting a Coach of the Year finalist from @DallasDebate and @ObamaMLA!

Aris was nominated, "she ensures each student receives personalized attention, targeting their strengths and areas for growth."✨

Thank you for everything, Aris!

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 6

Day 2 of #teacherappreciationweek2025 with another Coach of the Year finalist spotlight coming from the Washington Urban Debate League!

Ross was nominated with observations of "incredible reservoirs of trust with his students, both in the classroom and as a coach."

Thank you for everything you do!

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 5

What better time to spotlight the coaches of the year than during #teacherappreciationweek! We're kicking off the first day with Valerie Schiller who coaches in the Portland Urban Debate League at Reynolds High School 🎉

Thank you for everything you do!

#teacherappreciationweek2025

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · May 5

This week we honor all of the teachers who coach debate across our network of 20 leagues for the role they play in each debater's academic career.

Give YOUR teachers an extra thanks this week! They do so much behind the scenes 🧑‍🏫

#teacherappreciationweek2025

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 16

ICYMI check out this feature from @wgntv.com highlighting @chipubschools.bsky.social and Back of the Yards celebrating their UDNC win for Debate en Español! 🏆

PLUS a shoutout to the returning UDNC champs from Kenwood Academy🏆 Quite the tournament for Chicago Debates!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmHb...

Back of the Yards students make debate history — WGN Evening News

YouTube video by WGN News

www.youtube.com

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 14

It's truly special when schools get involved in the fun to highlight debater's success! Check out this article from @chicagotribune.com featuring Back of the Yards High School and @chipubschools.bsky.social and their UDNC win for Debate en Español! 🏆

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/11/c...

Back of the Yards Spanish debaters win national championship, a first for Chicago

The Spanish-language debate team at Back of the Yards College Prep is the first in Chicago to win the Urban Debate National Championship.

www.chicagotribune.com

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 6

Shiny new trophies to match the shining debaters who competed this weekend at #UDNC25 ✨

A look back on day 2 of the tournament with honoring all of our leagues and participating debaters for their hard work throughout the year! With added fun of a social media contest, have you seen our features 👀

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 5

#UDNC27 will be hosted by @WakeForest! Take a look at the reaction our leagues had when they heard

Special thanks to @WakeForest and Jarrod Atchison for coordinating this announcement and for submitting a bid to host the #UDNC with NAUDL 🤝

#WakeClaimsUDNC #UDNC26

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 5

SWOOP-ing through day 2 of #UDNC25! Rounds got started bright at early this morning, so what they say must be true - the early bird gets the worm 🪱🦅

Rounds 3, 4 and 5 are underway and with round 6 just around the corner, debaters are soaring!

#EmoryEagles #SwoopTheEagle

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 5

#UDNC26 will be hosted by Harvard Debate!

Special thanks to Harvard Debate and Tripp Rebrovick for submitting a bid to host the #UDNC with NAUDL 🤝

#HarvardClaimsUDNC #UDNC26

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 5

FIRST day of #UDNC25 is in the bag! Debaters are flowing through @emoryuniversity.bsky.social campus ✨

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 4

Pairings are RELEASED! Rounds are set to begin this afternoon at #UDNC25 and all of our leagues are eagerly preparing their arguments for their FIRST round at 2:30PM this afternoon. Good luck, debaters!

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 4

Our insightful debaters are ready for #UDNC25 at @emoryuniversity.bsky.social this weekend! We got the energy started this morning with some Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League speaking drills. Good luck debaters!

National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · Apr 2

2 more 2025 Debater of the Year Finalists to spotlight, today is Jonathan from @ChicagoDebates!

"Debate is about cooperation, strategy, and rhetoric. Debate should be accessible to all, not just the students with large debate teams." We agree, Jonathan!

#WhyDEBATE #WhyIDEBATE