The new documentary “Immutable” follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. In the program, students learn ...

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 ...

Voices were raised and tempers flared during a campus debate. A professor and students argued loudly, with one asking, “Why don’t you let them have a debate?” The tension reached a breaking point, and ...

High school debate teaches students that real-world topics are complex and involve competing values. Debate helps students turn arguments into understanding by identifying central clashes and ...

A debate at Long Beach State quickly spiraled out of control, ending in a shocking assault. Students clashed, and one participant yelled, “Have fun in jail,” highlighting the intensity of emotions.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk brought renewed attention to the ways Americans debate and engage in political dialogue. Kirk was known for his back-and-forth conversations with students and moments ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feb. 18—Fifteen top speech and debate students talked their way to a spot on the national stage at the West District qualifying ...

Canyon Crest Academy sophomore Samson “Sammy” Synn was recently named to the 2026-27 National Speech and Debate Association Student Leadership Council. Sammy is one of 26 students nationwide selected ...

This post was updated Jan. 6 at 7:58 p.m. Imagine this: a student is walking back from class on Bruin Walk. Before they know it, they’re ambushed by a microphone, a camera and a controversial ...

Content warning: This article contains mentions of antisemitic gestures and Holocaust denial. Far-right men’s rights influencer Myron Gaines, Fresh and Fit Podcast co-host, held a debate event with ...

KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne covers issues surrounding government accountability, solutions and consumer advocacy. Share your story with Isabella. Missouri's new personal electronics policy took ...