From The Experts
Debate on Teachers Unions
Mar 25, 2010 | No Comments

DON’T BLAME TEACHERS UNIONS FOR OUR FAILING SCHOOLS from Intelligence Squared US. Teachers unions: They’re powerful, they’re defensive, and they’re stubborn. And if it seems their leadership places a premium on protecting its members – above all other interests – we should not be surprised, because protecting jobs and wages is what unions were created [...]

From NFL Coaches
New Trends in Public Forum
May 5, 2010 | No Comments

The Sunvitational is hosted by The University School on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Each year, the tournament features the best of the best competition from across Florida and around the country. In addition to the competition, the tournament features a seminar series that provides students and coaches an expert look at several issues [...]


February Rupe Foundation Topic:
Resolved: In the United States, organized political lobbying does more harm than good.

March Rupe Foundation Topic:
Resolved: Affirmative action to promote equal opportunity in the United States is justified.

April Rupe Foundation Topic:
Resolved: On balance, government employee labor unions have a positive impact on the United States.

NFL Nationals Topic:
Resolved: Current trends in American political dialogue compromise meaningful democratic deliberation.










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April Sample Cases
April Sample Cases

DebateChamps is proud to support the NFL and Rupe Scholars with sample research. If you like what you see, feel free to check out our website. With 12 forensics vendors in one store, we’re the one stop speech and debate shop.

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Video Resources
Sunvitational Public Forum Finals
Sunvitational Public Forum Finals

The Sunvitational is hosted by The University School on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Each year, the tournament features the best of the best competition from across Florida and around the country. This year was no different as over 90 teams from 6 states vied for the championship. The final round of the tournament [...]

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From The Experts
Debate on Teachers Unions
Debate on Teachers Unions

DON’T BLAME TEACHERS UNIONS FOR OUR FAILING SCHOOLS from Intelligence Squared US. Teachers unions: They’re powerful, they’re defensive, and they’re stubborn. And if it seems their leadership places a premium on protecting its members – above all other interests – we should not be surprised, because protecting jobs and wages is what unions were created [...]

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From NFL Coaches
New Trends in Public Forum
New Trends in Public Forum

The Sunvitational is hosted by The University School on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Each year, the tournament features the best of the best competition from across Florida and around the country. In addition to the competition, the tournament features a seminar series that provides students and coaches an expert look at several issues [...]

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Rupe Scholars
West Los Angeles District Final Round
West Los Angeles District Final Round

The West Los Angeles District of the NFL qualified two teams to the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Kansas City. The following individuals will represent West LA in June: Lena Melillo & Rachel Warner from La Reina High School Jacob Borcover & Cameron Silverberg from Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Congratulations to all [...]

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