In-class debates On the day of the debate, each side is allotted a 10-minute presentation slot followed by a 10-minute cross-examination – each side is questioned for 10 minutes and has 10 minutes to ...

As educators, we can show them this by hosting classroom debates on essential questions within the school curriculum or on public controversies affecting students’ lives.

Sturgis Brown High School has a debate team, but no debate class. While the growth seems modest, Mark Vargo, the head debate coach at Stevens, likes what he is seeing in the area.

So you’ve reached your fourth week of classes. Congratulations. By now, you are already feeling the effects of sleep deprivation as you attempt to simultaneously take 18 units, hold down a job and ...

Her teacher has made teaching reasoning and journalistic standards a priority. “Because this is a debate class, we’re delving into some really controversial topics," said Greg Hinchliff, teacher.