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Attention all leagues📣📣

Time to submit your nomination for NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year Award!

Each league is able to nominate ONE coach per year – contact your league about nominating a coach by Jan 16!

Nomination: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072282
December 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Join us in congratulating NAUDL's 2026 Debater of the Year Finalists!

📣📣Washington Urban Debate League, Chicago Debates, Nashville Urban Debate League, Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League, Minnesota Urban Debate League, Bay Area Urban Debate League and Dallas Urban Debate Alliance!
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We are preparing for the final I RESOLVE public debate of the 2025 series!

Join us TOMORROW morning at California State University, Long Beach for a debate between Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League debaters and alumni, register now to claim your seat:

Link to register: bit.ly/IRESOLVELA
December 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Attention debate community 📣 Have you seen this career opportunity??

Take a look and submit your application today to be considered for the Program Manager for Honors Debate position at the University of Houston:

careers.uh.edu/jobs/program...
Program Manager 2 - Honors Debate - Houston, Texas, United States
Department: Dean, Honors College Salary: $49,400 - $52,000 Description: Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees...
careers.uh.edu
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Join us for our last I RESOLVE of the year by attending California State University, Long Beach on December 13th.

Come hear the lively discussion between Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League debaters and alumni in NINE short days, mark your calendars now!

Link to register: bit.ly/IRESOLVELA
December 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We are HOURS AWAY away from the second I RESOLVE event!

Join us to hear the solutions Washington Urban Debate students will advocate for as we explore the timely topic of AI and the impact on economic inequality!

Grab the link below to save your seat!👀

bit.ly/IRESOLVEWUDL
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Don't forget to submit your application for the 2026 Debater of the Year program!

Applications are due by Nov 26th.📅 Grab the link below to start your application today!

Application: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072283
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I RESOLVE Silicon Valley is TOMORROW! Have you registered for the event yet?? Grab the link below and sign up so you don't miss out on any of the excitement the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League has in store.

bit.ly/IRESOLVESVUDL
November 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
As the temperature drops, our debaters are bringing the heat!

NAUDL leagues provided debate opportunities for 5,000 debaters this season! We are thankful to all of our leagues, coaches, volunteers, parents and debaters for their participation in debate.
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Calling all Urban Debate League debaters! NAUDL's Debater of the Year program is now accepting applications for the 2026 season.

Submit your info by Nov 26th.📅

Application: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072283
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We are so excited for our second I RESOLVE debate this year coming up in Washington, D.C. with Washington Urban Debate League debaters!

Mark your calendars for November 17th for the next "can't miss" event of the fall. We are just TWO WEEKS away!

bit.ly/IRESOLVEWUDL
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
TWO WEEKS until I RESOLVE returns!

In 14 short days debaters from Silicon Valley Urban Debate League (SVUDL) will share their arguments on affordable housing. Register today to claim your seat!🪑

lnkd.in/gRYnzMAV
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
ICYMI read the inspiring story of how a former debate coach used debate to turn their Middle School around 👀

www.cbsnews.com/news/debate-...
How one principal used debate to turn a failing middle school around
Facing enrollment decline, a Brooklyn middle school transforms after a former high school debate coach took the lead.
www.cbsnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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!
October 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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...
September 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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!
July 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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!
June 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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
June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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!
June 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
May 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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!
May 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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!
May 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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
May 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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!
May 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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!
May 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM