21st-century learning skills
âCompetitive debate is one of the great equalizers of educational opportunity. In a number of respects, competitive urban debate is almost uniquely suited to building whatâs been called the âFour Câsâ of 21st century skillsâcritical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. And to that list I might add a fifth âCââ for civic awareness and engagement.â
â US Secretary of Education Arne DuncanUS Department of Education, honoring our debaters in Washington D.C.