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University of Chicago Student Training Seminar — May 26th

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

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

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

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

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

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

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

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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Qualitative Assessment Pilot Project Update

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

As we reminded everyone in March, the CDC has used the newly revised CDL Debater Development Benchmarks to design professional development seminar agendas, write curriculum and exercises, and plan for site visits. Over the past month we have been implementing … Continue reading →

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Reporting Several Final SY2012 Metrics

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Following the 2012 CDL Charter School Invitational, the CDL can report several of the key final SY2012 metrics for its overall performance, most of the detail for which can be found on the Tournament Reporting Notebook or the Professional Development … Continue reading →

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2012 – 2013 Debate Topic Announced: Transportation Infrastructure

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Earlier this spring, the National Federation of High School Associations announced after a vote of coaches in all 50 states that the 2012 – 2013 policy debate topic would be: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its … Continue reading →

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Update on University Debate Institute Scholarships

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

The 2012 Northwestern Chicago Scholars have been named by the Northwestern University Debate Society. They will participate at the 2012 National High School Institute at NU (July 8th – August 4th), taking full advantage of the NU debate institute and … Continue reading →

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2012 CMSDL Coach Survey

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Please take some time to fill out the 2012 CMSDL Coach Survey that has been emailed to coaches. We are looking for feedback about the 2011/12 season regarding tournaments, administration and other areas. This is a chance to provide feedback … Continue reading →

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2012 CDL Coach Survey

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Please take some time to fill out the 2012 CDL Coach Survey that has been sent to coaches. We are looking for feedback about the 2011/12 season regarding tournaments, administration and other areas. This is a chance to provide feedback … Continue reading →

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