National Association for Urban Debate Leagues
@naudl.bsky.social
Supporting the next generation of compelling voices fueled by reason, anchored in confidence.
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-...
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!
New or interested in debate?? Talk to your school's debate coach today to learn how you can get involved!
October 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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!
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...
The whole network is grateful for her leadership over the last nine years: urbandebate.org/rhonda-hayne...
September 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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...
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 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!
July 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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 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!
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!
June 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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!
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-...
www.the74million.org/article/out-...
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.
www.the74million.org
June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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-...
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!
June 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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...
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...
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...
blockclubchicago.org
May 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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...
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!
Mark's nomination observed he ensures practice remains open and welcoming for anyone to join at any time. 🧑🏫
Thank you for everything you do!
May 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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!
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!
Cecil's nomination shared he takes advantage of resources available to make the experience fun and educational. 🧑🏫
Thank you, Cecil!
May 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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!
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...
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...
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...
www.newtownbee.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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...
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!
Carl's nomination noted that his ability to engage with students, parents and the community is outstanding. 🧑🏫
Thank you for everything you do!
May 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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!
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!
Aris was nominated, "she ensures each student receives personalized attention, targeting their strengths and areas for growth."✨
Thank you for everything, Aris!
May 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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!
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!
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!
May 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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!
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
Thank you for everything you do!
#teacherappreciationweek2025
May 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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
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
Give YOUR teachers an extra thanks this week! They do so much behind the scenes 🧑🏫
#teacherappreciationweek2025
May 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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...
PLUS a shoutout to the returning UDNC champs from Kenwood Academy🏆 Quite the tournament for Chicago Debates!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmHb...
Back of the Yards students make debate history — WGN Evening News
YouTube video by WGN News
www.youtube.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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...
PLUS a shoutout to the returning UDNC champs from Kenwood Academy🏆 Quite the tournament for Chicago Debates!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmHb...
It's truly special when schools get involved in the fun to highlight debater's success! Check out this article from @chicagotribune.com featuring Back of the Yards High School and @chipubschools.bsky.social and their UDNC win for Debate en Español! 🏆
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/11/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/11/c...
Back of the Yards Spanish debaters win national championship, a first for Chicago
The Spanish-language debate team at Back of the Yards College Prep is the first in Chicago to win the Urban Debate National Championship.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It's truly special when schools get involved in the fun to highlight debater's success! Check out this article from @chicagotribune.com featuring Back of the Yards High School and @chipubschools.bsky.social and their UDNC win for Debate en Español! 🏆
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/11/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/11/c...