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District 8 middle school debaters were back in action for their second tournament of the year, hosted at MS 301...

On February 28th, 661 NYC Reads debaters from 36 schools gathered at Midwood High School for their second tournament of...

Summer Leaders applications are open! The NYCUDL Summer Leaders is a powerful volunteer program for select debaters (high school and...

We are deeply honored that Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, recorded a special video message...

Congratulations to every student who submitted an original oratory or declamation speech to our 5th Annual NYCUDL Black History Month...

This year’s NYCUDL Friendraiser, The Power of Perspective, an evening focused on the importance of free speech and open dialogue...

On February 4, we hosted our first in-person, cross-league professional learning workshop, bringing together coaches from our District, NYC Reads,...

Debate doesn’t take summer vacation! Registration is now open for the 2026 NYCUDL Summer Debate Institute, a fun, structured program designed to...