The District 16 Debate program started in 2021. This program serves both elementary and middle school students from schools in School District 16 in Bedstuy, Brooklyn. Nearly 200 students from 14 schools have participated in the program this school year.
| Event | Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament #1 | 1/6/26 | Resolved: NYC should support farm-to-school programs in school cafeterias. | PS 25, 787 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn NY 11221 |
| Tournament #2 | 3/31/26 | Resolved: The benefits of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) outweigh the harms in the United States. | PS 25, 787 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn NY 11221 |
