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                                                                                                                           Patti Sapone/The Star-Ledger

Kylah Broughton, left, junior debater, Science Park High School, listens as Joshua Gonzelez, senior debater University High School asks a question during the debate. Seniors from around Newark will gather at Science Park High School to hear represented arguments from the McCain campaign and the O'Bama campaign.

Aug 24, 2009, Jacksonville.com : Duval ready to channel kids' drive to debate

May 19, 2009, NJ.com : Robert Treat Academy debate team takes first place by Bruno Tedeschi

May 18, 2009, NJ.com : Essex County Vocational Technical student shows talent at debate tournaments by Elizabeth Moore

May 14, 2009, KansasCity.com : Reinhart inducted into Debate Kansas City Hall of Fame

April 11, 2009 - Marshall News Messenger- Wiley debaters meet high expectations by Charles Iyoho

March 17, 2009 - My Fox9 In-Depth: Talk About Confidence The Minneapolis North High debate team story

U-News. “Debaters Receive National Attention“ Feburary 23, 2009. 

Fox Sports. Americans in Focus: Melvin B. Tolson “Great Debaters”. February 2009. See the Video.

January 20, 2009 -Los Angeles Times- " No argument: High school debate is popular once again" by Yvonne.Villarreal

January 10, 2009 -Kansas City Star- Debaters go for chance to be KC’s best " by Joe Robertson

January 2009 -Seattle Magazine- "Trend: Counterpoint" by Anne Hurley

November 25, 2008-  Newark Star-Ledger- "Robert Treat Students prove to be Great Debaters" by Bruno Tedeschi

October 17, 2008 - Center for Urban and Regional Policy- Boston Debate League brings new life to local debate initiatives by Greg Goodale

October 15, 2008 -Newark Star Ledger- "Newark teens ask presidential rivals: What About Us"

October 14, 2008 -Good News TV- "Class of 09 on Prez Debate '08"

September 19, 2008  -PBS NOW- "Women, Power and Politics"

July 29, 2008 -Reuters News "BiPartisan Effort: Jack Kemp, Bill Richardson Agree to Participate in Gen. Franks Leadership Camp

(ALOUD ED joins celebrated judging panel)

Urban debates Want Area Youths To Make an Argument But in a Good Way

June 26, 2008 -Florida Times-Union "Urban debates Want Area Youths To Make an Argument But in a Good Way

June 22, 2008 - Baltimore Sun - Schooled in Triumph, Failure

June 19, 2008 - Queens Chronicle - Cardozo Debate Team Wins City Championship

June 15, 2008 - Documentary.net - Los Angeles Urban Debaters Featured in "Resolved"

May 20, 2008 - JSOnline - Ceremony Celebrates 2nd Year of Milwaukee High School Debate Revival

April 30, 2008 - Edweek- Clearing Up Possible Confusion About Urban Debate Leagues

April 16, 2008 - Thoughts on Education Policy- Debate is Good...No It's Not

March 20, 2008 - Providence Journal- High School debating Gains in Popularity

February 12, 2008 - WBAL TV- Students Debate Gangsta Rap Effects on Crime

February 2008 - Educational Leadership Magazine- Clash! The World of Debate

August 2006 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - "City Schools, Leagues Ahead"

Mar 2006 - Urban Educator - "Urban Debate Leagues - A Growing Phenomenon" (Page 2)

August 3, 2005 - New York Times "New Tools, Blogs, Podcasts & Virtual Classrooms"  (Digital Debate Austin Style)

July 2005 - Seith, Robert, reporter. "Speed Debate." Connect with Kids Network

July 2005 - Leigh, Karen, reporter. "The Fast, Frantic Face of Speed Debate." WCCO-TV Connecting 4 Kids

March 2005 - Bush, Laura. Remarks by the First Lady at the Helping America's Youth Event, Benjamin S. Carson Preparatory School, Atlanta, Georgia

June 8, 2003 - CBS News - 60 Minutes "Making Their Case" (Lesley Stahl, reporter)

Mar 14, 2002 - New York Times - "The Debate Team from a Hardscrabble School Seeks National Honors" (Free registration on the NY Times' website may be required)

Mar 26, 2001 - Seattle Times - "Student Debates Propmt Cheers"

Oct 18, 2000 - New York Times - "Resolved: That High School Debate is Back"

Jun 2000 - The Source Magazine - "The Great Debate: Urban Squad Excels in the Art of the Argument"

Apr 4, 2000 - NY Daily News - "Students Making A Point: Debate Teams Eye Tourny"

Mar 2000 - Urban Advocate - "Debate Program Gains Popularity in Urban Schools"