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...

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...

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...

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/

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

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

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

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!

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...

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!✨

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!👀

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✨

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!✨

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!✨

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 🎉🏆

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 🎉

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🎉

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 🎉

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

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-...

🚨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

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

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!

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

ICYMI read the inspiring story of how a former debate coach used debate to turn their Middle School around 👀 www.cbsnews.com/news/debate-...

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!

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...

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!

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!

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-...

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!

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...

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!

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!

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...

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!

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!

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!

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

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

ICYMI check out this feature from @wgntv.com highlighting @chipubschools.bsky.social and Back of the Yards celebrating their UDNC win for Debate en Español! 🏆 PLUS a shoutout to the returning UDNC champs from Kenwood Academy🏆 Quite the tournament for Chicago Debates! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmHb...