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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!✨
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!✨
February 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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!✨
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!👀
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!👀
February 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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!👀
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✨
Forrest Gertin from Washington Urban Debate League and Forest Park High School is up next.
Thanks for everything you do, Forrest✨
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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✨
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!✨
Jason Proffitt from Hunters Lane High School and Nashville Urban Debate League is up next.
Thanks for everything you do, Jason!✨
February 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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!✨
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!✨
Caroline Cusack from English High School and Boston Debate League is up next.
Thanks for everything you do, Caroline!✨
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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!✨
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 🎉🏆
Join us in congratulating Sitara Mazumdar from BASIS Washington, D.C. and Washington Urban Debate League 🎉🏆
February 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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 🎉🏆
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 🎉
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 🎉
January 30, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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 🎉
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🎉
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🎉
January 28, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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 🎉
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
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
January 20, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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
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-...
Take a minute to read this article from Education Next 👇
www.educationnext.org/arguing-for-...
Arguing for AI in the Classroom
How augmented debate-centered instruction can expand students’ skills
www.educationnext.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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-...
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
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
January 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
🚨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
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
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
December 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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
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!
📣📣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!
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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!
📣📣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
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
December 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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
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...
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...
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...
careers.uh.edu
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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...
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
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
December 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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
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
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
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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
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
Applications are due by Nov 26th.📅 Grab the link below to start your application today!
Application: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072283
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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
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
bit.ly/IRESOLVESVUDL
November 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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
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.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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.
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
Submit your info by Nov 26th.📅
Application: naudl.tfaforms.net/5072283
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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
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
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
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
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!🪑
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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!🪑
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October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
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-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/debate-...
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.
www.cbsnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
ICYMI read the inspiring story of how a former debate coach used debate to turn their Middle School around 👀
www.cbsnews.com/news/debate-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/debate-...