When you think of debate, you might picture presidential candidates interrupting each other, pointing fingers, and undermining their opponents. It often feels like a reflection of today’s fractured and tense civic discourse.
But in high school debate clubs, students are learning a different approach. These clubs provide a rare space where young people can engage with current events, articulate their ideas, and—perhaps most importantly—practice active listening. At a time when algorithms often reinforce a single perspective and fewer young people engage with the news, that’s no small thing.
A <a href="https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/03/many-high-schools-across-the-united-states-offer-limited.html">2022 RAND report</a> found that only 37% of schools have debate clubs. What are these clubs doing right, and should that number be higher?

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