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Principal George Maxey of Raines High School hosts Great Debaters boot camp.

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

The Duval UDL will begin its high school expansion efforts this week at William M. Raines High School. Our goal is to introduce novice debaters in middle school to high school through an intense learning experience. Many of last year’s debaters are encouraged to attend. Especially those who attend the feeder schools surrounding William M. [...]

DUDL Summer Debate Camp Registration

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

This year marks the first year for policy debate in high schools within Duval County. Join the great debaters as we make history!

Urban Debate an Attraction for Small Business

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

Duval UDL Middle School Debaters Originally uploaded by Blacksonville Community Network Everyday is a momentum builder for the Duval UDL. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Darrin Thomas, of Thomas Media, parent company of the Black Pages USA SOUTH. The CEO of several publications, mega conferences was extremely impressed with the Duval [...]

An Inside Look of the Duval Urban Debate League, Part II

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

The Duval Urban Debate League's mission is to aggressively enhance the academic curriculum over a 5-6 year period.

Urban Debate Summer Camp Invite and Registration

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

Dynamic secondary and post secondary school teachers from the Florida region will team with college debaters and coaches to provide a variety of perspectives on debate.

An Inside Look of the Duval Urban Debate League, Part I

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

My involvement in Forensics Debate began when I was a Sophomore in high school. Being rubbish at acting, and unable to get cast in a play, I decided to join my school’s Speech Team.

CEDA Nationals 2008 Debate – Final Round

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

Dayvon Love and Deven Cooper, both BUDL grads and Towson Juniors, beat top seed University of Kansas in the final round of the Cross Examination (CEDA) national championship 2008 final round in Wichita, Kansas.

Middle school debaters’ competition first for Duval County

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

hat's the whole point of the Duval Urban Debate League, to help students master research and improve their academics. The league held its first championship Saturday at the University of North Florida.

University of North Florida Host Site for Urban Policy Debate Championship

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

Our young debaters can’t seem to surprise me enough! Their confidence, performance, and passion for speech and policy debate is a clear indication that Jacksonville will deliver national contenders in a few years.

An Open Letter to My Debaters Past, Present, and Future

jermyn@dudl.org (Jermyn Shannon-El)

None of this was inviting to African American students interested in using debate as a training ground to become a better advocate for their desire to address the problems of the black community through logical, reasoned, advocacy training