What is the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate?

The Associated Leaders of Urban Debate (ALOUD) represents a national network of partner programs dedicated to promoting debate as a vehicle for urban education reform and civic participation. ALOUD helps young people make healthier choices. Debate transforms their lives and their academic performance as participants learn and build their own capacities. In less than three years, ALOUD partners produced staggering measurable results in the nation's most challenged school districts; 61% increases in critical thinkng skills, 25% increases in reading rates and college matriculation rates from 95-99% for urban debate participants.

This is our message to urban students:

Your Voice. Your Future. Debate.

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The Baltimore Urban Debate League is being nationally recognized as one of 17 youth arts and humanities programs to receive the 2006 Coming Up Taller Awards, worth $10,000. Learn about similiar initiatives in your area here!