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Well done for your work on this, and thank you for sharing. We wish you the best of luck with Debate Discovery Kids!

Shelley Bragg,

Director of Communications at International School of Dakar, Senegal

Our Middle School advisors thought this was an excellent resource.

Chante Givens,

Director of Instruction at QSI International School of Astana, Kazakhstan

Dear Suraj, thank you for sharing your debate resources with us! This is an outstanding project, and I wish you all the best as you spread the word about the power of debate.

Kristen Leutheuser,

Middle School Dean of Academics at The American School Foundation in Mexico City

Thank you for sharing your resources with us. We do not
currently have a speech and debate club.

Kadri Tomson,

MYP Principal-Coordinator and Literacy Specialist at the International School of Estonia

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When I was in middle school, I really enjoyed doing debate. I think it helped me with my leadership and communication skills, and I want to help other kids learn the same way I did. […] It’s so important to be able to have a sensible conversation where you can understand the other person’s perspective and still communicate your own. […] In the status quo, there are not as many girls in leadership positions, and ensuring girls can learn the skills debate provides will combat gender inequity.

Maya

Volunteer and certified debate coach

I have often noticed, in school and in the workplace, that girls allow themselves to be talked over and intimidated. As a volunteer in this camp, I want to use my voice to encourage girls to stand up for themselves.

Nollie

Volunteer and certified debate coach

I love how we can interact with a lot of different people and have a lot of different activities. […] I’m learning a lot.

Charvi

Student

My son is very shy. This was a really good way to get him out of his shell by slowly learning how to express his thoughts and speak in front of a group. […] I would absolutely recommend this program.

Margaret

Parent

I learned how to make an argument very strong.

Pranshu

Student

I like that we get to debate each other about different topics.

Philip

Student

I learned that when I know what I am saying and how it is important, I can get really confident.

Shriya

Student

I moved from Korea last year to the United States. This program has made me more comfortable in communication.

Andy

Student