Whether joining the high school debate team or participating in topical discussions in class, debating current or controversial topics is an excellent way to develop speaking skills and build ...

Jul. 2—A World Schools Debate team composed of Flathead, Glacier, Columbia Falls and Whitefish high school students talked their way to the top five on the national stage. The team placed fifth at the ...

GREAT FALLS - Students from all over the treasure state gathered at Charles M. Russel High School in Great Falls today for a weekend of debating topics and battling in wordplay to see who would come ...

What’s billed as the world’s largest academic competition is underway this week in central Iowa as Des Moines hosts the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Organizers say it’s drawing 11,000 middle ...

Ah, school debates. They offer the chance to show off your quick wit and critical thinking skills in front of a room full of your peers. It's supposed to be a formative experience — one that teaches ...