Monthly Archives: May 2012

Cityspan – All CDL Schools Should be Fully Updated by June 14th

Each CDL school that isn’t up to date should log in to Cityspan using their individual log-in (we can provide you with this if you don’t have it now) and update their final student enrollment and attendance for debate by … Continue reading

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Results of the SY2012 CMSDL Coach Survey

The results of the SY2012 Chicago Middle School Coach Survey are now available. Coaches from 14 different schools — about 2/3 of the league — completed surveys.

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2012 CDL Speech Performance Competition Results

Results from the 2012 Speech Performance Competition Coach Surveys and Student Surveys document a lot of enthusiasm for speech as a programming component of the CDL, and for the academic benefits that speech competition results in, along with a range … Continue reading

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A Sneak Peek at Possible 2012/13 Core Files Arguments

As we look ahead to the 2012/13 Transportation Infrastructure topic, veteran Core Files Research Coordinator Brian Peterson has helped us put together a list of some of the possible arguments being considered and researched for the 2012/13 Core Files. Note … Continue reading

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University of Chicago Student Training Seminar — May 26th

The University of Chicago Rising Phoenix Debate Society is offering another in its Policy Debate Training Series on Saturday, May 26th, 10am – 12pm, on the Hyde Park campus of the University of Chicago. This session will be literature-based introduction … Continue reading

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Recruiting Suggestion: Recruit Students from IB Programs

Chicago Public Schools is making a commitment to expanding International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in additional high schools around the city. There is some good evidence that IB programs are succeeding in creating an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking … Continue reading

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2012 Summer University Camp Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to receive full-ride scholarships to attend debate camp this summer: Northwestern University Chicago Scholars, Evanston – July 8th – August 4th: Alejandra Delcid, Von Steuben Saaleha Johnson, Brooks Donald Rapier, Lindblom … Continue reading

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College InSight — College Access Workshops Offered to CDL Students — 6/2

Loyola University, in partnership with GEAR UP Chicago, has invited the CDL to take part in workshops it is calling College InSight. The sessions are from 1pm – 4pm on Saturday, June 2nd, on the Rogers Park campus of Loyola, … Continue reading

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