More likely to test as college-ready
Urban debaters enter college prepared to succeed. Through debate they learn the critical thinking and communications skills that are essential...
Improved grades every semester
While urban debaters enter high school with higher GPA’s on average than non-debaters, their grades improve steadily during high school,...
Closing the civic achievement gap
“[The] NYC Urban Debate League” provides “a vision of what “democracy in action” for underserved youth might look like. Such...
Improved graduation rates
Over 90% of our high school seniors graduate from high school and are accepted to college. “Due to my involvement...
Increased college access
Debate is one of the most rigorous academic programs to prepare students for college success. That is why every college...
Improved writing, research, reading, and speaking skills
“IN-Tech’s debate coach and Middle School Dean Wendy Spector said the skills learned from debating also help writing, research, reading...
Closing the achievement gap
“The New York City Urban Debate League is a program that empowers underserved students while immersing them in public speaking, research...
Changing lives
“So, why debate?… What I find so amazing and so powerful is: I know of no technology, no force in...
Changing schools
“Those who think public education is a lost cause should look no further than M.S. 50 in Williamsburg. There, Principal...
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