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Arguing for Debate |
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 Making the Case
Do you want your students to have a chance at entering a top college or university? Make sure your school offers academic debate. Students who participate in debate dramatically increase their chances of being accepted at an Ivy League college or university states The Wall Street Journal (April 16, 1999).
 What
other class or activity teaches students how to research a topic,
develop a defendable position, take notes, argue persuasively at such a
low cost to your school or district? Debate is in a class by itself.
If your high school or middle school presently offers debate, we
congratulate you and encourage you to recognize the efforts of your
students and coach.
If your school does not presently offer debate, we encourage you to do
so. Do you have an interested staff member who wishes to coach but has
no experience in debate? Take heart. A high percentage of successful
Wisconsin debate coaches began their debate  coaching careers with little or no experience.
Read the USA Today's article, "Debating Skills Come in Handy in Business."
Wisconsin Debate Coaches' Association (WDCA):
Partners with WHSFA
Mission Statement: "Informed citizenship through critical thinking,
research, and the presentation of ideas in an educationally competitive
environment."
The WDCA offers handbooks and workshops for incoming debate coaches.
You may contact Dan Hansen, debate coach at Mukwonago High School and
chair of the New Coaches Committee, for additional information. But any
of the officers will be more than willing to assists you in
establishing a successful debate program.
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