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From Debate to the Real World

From Debate to the Real World

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Each year, BDL debaters have a new, real-world policy debate topic. This year’s topic centers on intellectual property rights. Our debaters immerse themselves in rigorous research, critically analyzing evidence, and honing their arguments to adeptly debate both sides of the issue.

This journey of preparation unfolds in after-school practices and weekend tournaments, where debaters cultivate invaluable skills that transcend the debate arena. They learn to engage thoughtfully with the world, lead civil discourse, and become proactive agents of their own learning, both inside and outside the classroom. In this episode, BDL Executive Director Kimberly Willingham sits down with BDL debater Alana Laforest, and BDL alumni Rebecca Francois and Mosie Burke. Together, they share their personal experiences and insights, illustrating what it truly means to engage with the world beyond the debate stage.

This episode features BDL Executive Director Kim Willingham, alumni Rebecca Francois, Travel Team Coach Mosie Burke, and current debater Alana Laforest.


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