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Chicago Debates

School-based speech and debate programming, coach development and summer instruction for Chicago-area students.

About Chicago Debates

Chicago Debates works with school districts to establish and support teams. Its published programs include Policy, Public Forum, Debate en Español, and Speech & Advocacy, alongside a summer institute.

Services and programs

  • school program

    School speech and debate

    School teams can participate in Policy Debate, Public Forum, Debate en Español or Speech & Advocacy. Schools can ask about starting a team and receiving coach support.

    Eligibility: School-based programming for grades 5–12. Contact the organization about participation and camp eligibility.

    Chicago

    students · in-person

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