I-Resolve DC Confronts Disinformation and Highlights Student Voice Haven Howard (Phelps) and Noemie Durand (BASIS DC) prepare for cross examination from our expert panel at I-Resolve DC 2022 In 2020, I was in the middle of a practice debate, helping a pair of Stuart Hobson debaters prepare for a national round-robin tournament when my phone […]
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WUDL Travel Team Shines at Georgetown Day School Invitational WUDL GDS 2022 Attendees: Alex, Jess, Jin, Tatum, Greta, Ajibola, Michael, Marie-Celeste, Sitara, Leah, Renee, David, Julie, Eric, Haven, Dailyn, McAlister, Noemie, Precious, Charlie, Messai, Chelsea, Grace, Nyoami, and Danielle (Not Pictured, Madison, Coach Komlo, Coach Matson, Patrick, and Dennis) In Person Debate is Back! This
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Welcome to WUDL Dimetri and Summerly! As we prepare to kick off the new academic season (school started in most places today!), we are excited to announce some new members of the WUDL team for the coming year! Dimetri O’Brien: Programming Summerly Sherlock: Communications Dimetri O’Brien is a native of Trinidad & Tobago with roots
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In Their Own Words: 2022 Keoni Scott-Reid Outstanding Instructor Award By Alexa Figueroa, Guest Writer As instructors began preparing for the 8th annual Matthew Harris Ornstein Washington Summer Debate Institute, the prospect of a debate tournament was at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Students had the opportunity to apply what they learned throughout the
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8th Annual Matthew Harris Ornstein Summer Debate Institute Wrap Up The 8th Annual Matthew Harris Ornstein Summer Debate Institute has officially wrapped up — and we were back in person! Online debate was a great stop-gap during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the vibes and excitement of in-person debate can’t be beat (and we have a
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WUDL partners with the Matthew Harris-Ornstein Memorial Foundation each year for our summer debate program. Matthew was a mentor of Jess’s as a high school debater, and she is now the Executive Director of the Foundation dedicated to preserving his legacy.
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WUDL 2022 End of Year Awards: Coaches and Volunteers WUDL New Coach of the Year Marcus Peterson of EL Haynes Middle School The Washington Urban Debate wrapped up season 2021 – 2022 on a high note with our end of year awards. These awards are given out to students, coaches, schools, and volunteers that have
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WUDL 2022 End of Year Awards: Students WUDL Judge’s Choice Debater of the Year Nathaniel Banjo (Left) with Coach Darrian Carroll and partner Emmanuel Makinde, who was a finalist for the National Urban Debater of the Year Award The Washington Urban Debate wrapped up season 2021 – 2022 on a high note with our end
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WUDL 2022 End of Year Awards: Teams Coach Yigletu with the 2022 Sweepstakes Cup Winning BASIS DC Debate Team, held by Middle School National Champions Lockwood/Mazumdar The Washington Urban Debate wrapped up season 2021 – 2022 on a high note with our end of year awards. These awards are given out to students, coaches, schools,
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WUDL Students from BASIS DC Win UDL Middle School Nationals! TLDR: WUDL Team Mazumdar and Lockwood (BASIS DC) Wins National Championship! This weekend, students from across the nation gathered for the 4th Annual Urban Debate Middle School National Tournament. This tournament brings together students, grades 6-8, who have excelled at debate in their respective Urban
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