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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
In just 8 short days, our fierce debaters from across the country will go head to head debating in Cambridge, MA. Hosted by the Harvard Debate Council, we could not be more excited for this year’s UDNC. Join us as we countdown and prepare for another fantastic weekend of debate 🎉 #UDNC #UDNC26
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Debate is more than competition - it's opportunity. Read what @pbsnews.org had to say about the documentary, @immutablefilm.bsky.social. Streaming now on PBS featuring @dcurbandebate.bsky.social debaters! www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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New documentary 'Immutable' follows student debate team as they find their voices
The new documentary “Immutable” follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. In the program, students learn...
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Education Next article on "Immutable" a film following the Washington Urban Debate League debaters is worth the read! Immutable is now airing on @pbs.org, simply search "Immutable" on the PBS app to watch it today. www.educationnext.org/dont-call-th...
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Don’t Call Them the Underdogs
New film gives competitive students of Washington Urban Debate League their due and others hope for the future of civic engagement
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Every year, thousands of students gain confidence, critical thinking, and public speaking skills through debate. The @immutablefilm.bsky.social premieres TODAY! Check out this @nytimes.com article highlighting the film and the Washington Urban Debate League! www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/m...
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A Film That Makes a Strong Argument for the Value of Debate
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Celebrating with enormous gratitude our 2026 Annual Gala Community Sponsors - MK Capital, Massey & Gail, Tom Rogers and the Rogers Family Charitable Foundation and Jennifer Wade. Not able to join us? Show your support by making a donation! e.givesmart.com/events/M1E/
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
LAST CHANCE!⏰⏰ There are only a few seats left for NAUDL's 2026 Annual Gala. We hope you will join us for this special event celebrating debate! Grab the link below to claim your tickets before the weekend. Ticket link: naudl26.givesmart.com
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year, David Quosig, will be in attendance! We hope you will join us for this special event celebrating debate! Grab the link below to claim your tickets before the weekend. Ticket link: naudl26.givesmart.com
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
NAUDL's 2026 Annual Gala is in Chicago this year! We're stoked to see our Debater of the Year, Sitara Mazumdar from the Washington Urban Debate League. We hope you will join us for this special event celebrating debate! Grab the link below Ticket link: naudl26.givesmart.com
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Have you heard? @immutablefilm.bsky.social will be airing in March & those attending the UDNC will have a special screening in April🎥🍿 Every year, thousands of urban debate students gain confidence, critical thinking, and public speaking skills through debate. Join us in celebrating their voices!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
ICYMI - This past week we named our 2026 Coach of the Year Award to David Quosig! David Quosig was celebrated and honored by @MNUrbanDebate and @SPPS_News as he received his award last week 🏆 Check out this article highlighting David's success📝 mnudl.augsburg.edu/david-quosig...
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Debate coach David Quosig named NAUDL Coach of the Year - Minnesota Urban Debate League
Saint Paul debate coach David Quosig was named the NAUDL Coach of the Year, a first for Minnesota.
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Happy Friday and a huge CONGRATULATIONS to NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year winner, David Quosig! David Quosig was celebrated and honored by Minnesota Urban Debate League and St. Paul Public School as he received his award. 🏆 Thank you for everything you do, David!✨
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
It's our last 2026 Coach of the Year finalist spotlight! Kelley Moore from New Tech High School and the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance is up next. Thanks for everything you do, Kelley✨ And that's a wrap on NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year finalist list! More fun news to come!👀
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Bright news coming your way as you prepare for your weekend, it's time to spotlight another 2026 Coach of the Year finalist! Forrest Gertin from Washington Urban Debate League and Forest Park High School is up next. Thanks for everything you do, Forrest✨
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Another 2026 Coach of the Year finalist shout out is coming your way🎉 Jason Proffitt from Hunters Lane High School and Nashville Urban Debate League is up next. Thanks for everything you do, Jason!✨
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Happy Wednesday debaters! It's time for another NAUDL Coach of the Year finalist spotlight. Caroline Cusack from English High School and Boston Debate League is up next. Thanks for everything you do, Caroline!✨
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The wait for the highly anticipated announcement crowning ONE finalist for NAUDL's 2026 Debater of the Year is finally over! Join us in congratulating Sitara Mazumdar from BASIS Washington, D.C. and Washington Urban Debate League 🎉🏆
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Day 3 of celebrating NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year Finalists! Today we are thanking Richard Bennett from Brenkwitz Continuation High School and Bay Area Urban Debate League. Congratulations on being a finalist, Richard! Thank you for everything you do 🎉
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
DAY 2 of celebrating NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year Finalists! Today we are putting the spotlight on David Quosig from Washington Technology Magnet School and Minnesota Urban Debate League! Thank you for everything that you do for your school and debate program! Congratulations, David🎉
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
It's time to start celebrating the wonderful coaches that were nominated for NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year Award! Starting off our finalist shout-outs is Maria Vega from Back of the Yards and Chicago Debates! Congratulations, Maria! Thank you for everything you do 🎉
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Calling all debate alumni! 📣📣 We are looking for hired judges for the 2026 Urban Debate National Championship. Apply today to be considered. Deadline: Friday, February 6th naudl.tfaforms.net/5072280
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Dr. Christos Makridis makes a strong case that debate centered instruction is the answer for education's AI conundrum and the Urban Debate Network is working to scale it. Take a minute to read this article from Education Next 👇 www.educationnext.org/arguing-for-...
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Arguing for AI in the Classroom
How augmented debate-centered instruction can expand students’ skills
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🚨Reminder🚨 Time to submit your nomination for NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year Award is running out! Each league can submit ONE coach by Jan 16 using the form below. Nomination Form: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072282
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Attention all leagues📣📣 Time to submit your nomination for NAUDL's 2026 Coach of the Year Award! Each league is able to nominate ONE coach per year – contact your league about nominating a coach by Jan 16! Nomination: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072282
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Join us in congratulating NAUDL's 2026 Debater of the Year Finalists! 📣📣Washington Urban Debate League, Chicago Debates, Nashville Urban Debate League, Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League, Minnesota Urban Debate League, Bay Area Urban Debate League and Dallas Urban Debate Alliance!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
We are preparing for the final I RESOLVE public debate of the 2025 series! Join us TOMORROW morning at California State University, Long Beach for a debate between Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League debaters and alumni, register now to claim your seat: Link to register: bit.ly/IRESOLVELA
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Attention debate community 📣 Have you seen this career opportunity?? Take a look and submit your application today to be considered for the Program Manager for Honors Debate position at the University of Houston: careers.uh.edu/jobs/program...
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Program Manager 2 - Honors Debate - Houston, Texas, United States
Department: Dean, Honors College Salary: $49,400 - $52,000 Description: Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees...
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Join us for our last I RESOLVE of the year by attending California State University, Long Beach on December 13th. Come hear the lively discussion between Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League debaters and alumni in NINE short days, mark your calendars now! Link to register: bit.ly/IRESOLVELA
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We are HOURS AWAY away from the second I RESOLVE event! Join us to hear the solutions Washington Urban Debate students will advocate for as we explore the timely topic of AI and the impact on economic inequality! Grab the link below to save your seat!👀 bit.ly/IRESOLVEWUDL
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Don't forget to submit your application for the 2026 Debater of the Year program! Applications are due by Nov 26th.📅 Grab the link below to start your application today! Application: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072283
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
I RESOLVE Silicon Valley is TOMORROW! Have you registered for the event yet?? Grab the link below and sign up so you don't miss out on any of the excitement the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League has in store. bit.ly/IRESOLVESVUDL
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
As the temperature drops, our debaters are bringing the heat! NAUDL leagues provided debate opportunities for 5,000 debaters this season! We are thankful to all of our leagues, coaches, volunteers, parents and debaters for their participation in debate.
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Calling all Urban Debate League debaters! NAUDL's Debater of the Year program is now accepting applications for the 2026 season. Submit your info by Nov 26th.📅 Application: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072283
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We are so excited for our second I RESOLVE debate this year coming up in Washington, D.C. with Washington Urban Debate League debaters! Mark your calendars for November 17th for the next "can't miss" event of the fall. We are just TWO WEEKS away! bit.ly/IRESOLVEWUDL
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
TWO WEEKS until I RESOLVE returns! In 14 short days debaters from Silicon Valley Urban Debate League (SVUDL) will share their arguments on affordable housing. Register today to claim your seat!🪑 lnkd.in/gRYnzMAV
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
ICYMI read the inspiring story of how a former debate coach used debate to turn their Middle School around 👀 www.cbsnews.com/news/debate-...
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How one principal used debate to turn a failing middle school around
Facing enrollment decline, a Brooklyn middle school transforms after a former high school debate coach took the lead.
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The school year has started & so has debate! Programs across the nation are kicking off their seasons & we are so excited to welcome back students for another year of amazing debate rounds! New or interested in debate?? Talk to your school's debate coach today to learn how you can get involved!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
In her farewell Perspectives, former Executive Director, Rhonda Haynes shares why she's forever moved by her experience at NAUDL✨ The whole network is grateful for her leadership over the last nine years: urbandebate.org/rhonda-hayne...
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
School's out and the numbers are in📝✨ NAUDL is pleased to have been a part in supporting over 10,000 debaters across our partner leagues and over 800 schools this year to participate in this incredible activity. To everyone in the debate community, thank you!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
NAUDL presents: Sports Debate!✨ Sports Debate will enhance civic education around these key issues in our communities while introducing high school students to careers in sports and sports media. See highlights from our pilot event with the Tulsa Debate League!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
After school and summer programs like debate can enhance academic motivation and increase school attendance, however these programs face access, funding and workforce challenges. Read the new research from @the74.bsky.social to learn more! www.the74million.org/article/out-...
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Out-of-School Programs Play an Outsized Role in Child Development
After school and summer programs can enhance academic motivation and increase school attendance, but face access, funding and workforce challenges.
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The flip for sides is done, find out who will affirm and who will negate in tonight's first ever Sports Debate City Championship in Tulsa!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Bright news for your Friday! ☀️ Check out this insightful piece from Block Club Chicago featuring Chicago Debates debaters taking home the trophy this year at UDNC 🏆 blockclubchicago.org/2025/05/14/d...
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Donors Saved CPS Debate Program After District Slashed Funding. Now, Its Students Are National Champs
The wins are a feather in the cap for Chicago Debates, a 27-year-old program that saw its budget slashed by Chicago Public Schools this fall. Support from individuals and groups helped fill the financ...
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Bringing #teacherappreciationweek2025 to a close with our final '25 Coach of the Year finalist from Silicon Valley Urban Debate League and Mt. Pleasant High! Mark's nomination observed he ensures practice remains open and welcoming for anyone to join at any time. 🧑‍🏫 Thank you for everything you do!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Final day of #teacherappreciationweek2025 calls for 2 shoutouts! Congrats to '25 Coach of the Year finalist from the Boston Debate League and Charlestown High School! Cecil's nomination shared he takes advantage of resources available to make the experience fun and educational. 🧑‍🏫 Thank you, Cecil!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Spotlight! Check out this feature from Newtown Bee highlighting our 2025 Coach of the year, Charles Rosentel, from Chicago Debates and Pritzker College Prep! 🏆 #coachoftheyear #teacherappreciationweek2025 www.newtownbee.com/05082025/for...
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Former Newtown Resident Wins National Debate Coach Of The Year Award
CHICAGO — Charles Rosentel, a former Sandy Hook resident and a 2002 graduate of Newtown High School, is still celebrating winning Debate Coach of the Year at the Chicago Debates City Championship at N...
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
4th day of #teacherappreciationweek2025 is here! We're bringing the attention to a Coach of the Year finalist from DEBATE KC and University Academy! Carl's nomination noted that his ability to engage with students, parents and the community is outstanding. 🧑‍🏫 Thank you for everything you do!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Day 3 of #teacherappreciationweek2025 is spotlighting a Coach of the Year finalist from @DallasDebate and @ObamaMLA! Aris was nominated, "she ensures each student receives personalized attention, targeting their strengths and areas for growth."✨ Thank you for everything, Aris!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Day 2 of #teacherappreciationweek2025 with another Coach of the Year finalist spotlight coming from the Washington Urban Debate League! Ross was nominated with observations of "incredible reservoirs of trust with his students, both in the classroom and as a coach." Thank you for everything you do!
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
What better time to spotlight the coaches of the year than during #teacherappreciationweek! We're kicking off the first day with Valerie Schiller who coaches in the Portland Urban Debate League at Reynolds High School 🎉 Thank you for everything you do! #teacherappreciationweek2025
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National Association for Urban Debate Leagues @naudl.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
This week we honor all of the teachers who coach debate across our network of 20 leagues for the role they play in each debater's academic career. Give YOUR teachers an extra thanks this week! They do so much behind the scenes 🧑‍🏫 #teacherappreciationweek2025
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