Researchers in a recent study published in Argumentation and Advocacy argue that learning to debate builds comprehension, research skills and empathy – skills that are endangered by the advent of ...
An Oregon penitentiary is showcasing its inmates' debating skills. They make arguments, speak to others' perspectives and resolve disputes amicably. Perhaps civil discourse feels harder to come by ...
The Open Society Foundation, the global philanthropy headed by the billionaire financier George Soros, will make $20-million available to educational institutions to boost debating skills around the ...
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High school students compete in the Congressional Debate at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June. Credit: Meenakshi Van Zee for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...
All through Kamala Harris’ political career, success in debates has keyed her victories in very tight elections. Her tactic of letting opponents beat themselves may have provided winning margins in ...
A little more than a week ago, many of us were glued to the TV to watch the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. At the private Gordon School in ...
Speech and debate programs play a vital role in shaping confident, articulate, and thoughtful students. In today’s fast-changing world, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and think ...
Many people didn't agree with what Charlie Kirk said, or agree with what you or I say. His entire platform was going to college campuses and openly debating those of a wide range of views. "Prove Me ...