Programs

From first argument to a way forward.

Uplift Debate pairs recurring, in-person workshops with a newsletter for further enrichment and scholarship pathway toward competitive high school debate.

What a workshop looks like

Uplift Debate's program takes place through a series of weekly, in-person, after-school, workshops led by high school volunters.

Setting: We come to Bay Area schools and teach in-person.
Instruction: Led by high school debaters following Uplift Debate's curriculum.
Focus: We prioritize hands-on learning and collaborative application of debate concepts, excercising students' critical thinking and argumentation in the process.
Access: Free to students and delivered directly to participating Bay Area schools.

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Program Outcomes

By the end of the workshops, students will

Increase engagement in debate
Strengthen public speaking skills and confidence
Deepen knowledge across a variety of fields, including politics and economics
Increase critical thinking
Encourage students to care more about their education

Scholarship pathway

Connecting workshops to competitive debate

Uplift Debate connects students to competitive high school debate by funding scholarships to paid debate programs for low-income students.

The project also connects students to high school programs such as SVUDL.

Interested in hosting the program?

Club and school staff can email the volunteer team to start a conversation.

Talk with the team