How Do You Measure a Year
This year we opened more worlds than ever before — welcoming 4,849 debaters and expanding opportunities at 309 schools across New York City. But of...
From NYC to the National Circuit
Opening New Worlds…From Debate to Dreaming Bigger At the NYCUDL, opening worlds means showing students what their lives could look...
Coming Home to the NYCUDL
During the December holidays, many of us are thinking about what it means to return home and reconnect with family....
District 13 Tournament on 12/4
Last Thursday, 180 elementary-aged students from District 13 competed in our debate tournament at PS 54 — a 10% increase...
District 7 Tournament on 12/3
168 District 7 students competed at PS 157 last week in a tournament that showcased just how strong our first...
662 Debaters at the November NYC Reads Tournament
On November 22, 662 students from 37 schools filled MS 210 Elizabeth Blackwell with a spirit of learning and competition...
⏰ Time is running out!
Only 4hrs left to support the NYCUDL on Giving Tuesday Thank you for your generosity so far. Help us reach the...
It’s Giving Tuesday!
Today is the big day! Throughout this campaign, we have been sharing how debate opens worlds—but don’t just take our...
TAG along for the journey!
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow — and we can’t wait to open new worlds with you! This year, donors who give $100 or more will...