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Watch how debate empowers students, educators, and community!

Duval Urban Debate League

A recent study found that participating in policy debate improves middle and high school students' critical thinking skills and positively impacts their likelihood of graduating high school and going to college. It also found that such programs can help improve students' English language arts (ELA) performance.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to enrich the academic experience of all students from Duval County Public Schools through participation in competitive team policy debate. DUDL is especially interested in students with untapped potential, who are disengaged from the contemporary classroom setting. Through urban debate, students prepare to become engaged learners, critical thinkers and citizens who are effective advocates for themselves, their families, and their community.

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A Little Of Our Story

Incentivizing Advance Scholarship

At DUDL, we provide afterschool learning sessions and host two weeks of summer debate workshops for students and coaches. For in-school sessions, we sponsor up to six one-day debate tournaments throughout the school year, including a city-wide championship. Monthly tournaments are generally held on Saturdays.

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ENDORSEMENTS

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Mia JonesJacksonville City Council
“By far the best team I've ever worked with. They truly understood the look I was going for and completely nailed it! I would highly recommend them as a company, you simply just won't find any better team!”

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Glorious JohnsonCity Council At-Large
“It was really fun getting to know the team during my participation as a Judge. They were all very astute and sharp in their argumentations and in answering my questions. I was amazed at their research and insights. The Duval Urban Debate League is twice as powerful as I could have ever envisioned!”

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Kharis QuaintancePrudential Insurance
“I'm wondering why I never hear about this initiative sooner! Seriously, they all have commendable talent in their respective studies. The topics they had would have folded most adults! They knocked my doubts out of the ballpark. Thanks for an amazing higher education experience!”

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Lynn Jones-TurpinJacksonville Free Press
“Love it, love it, love it! This is what's happening! Jermyn is a true visionary. Thank you so much for ushering this important program to boost underserved schools in our community! Keep up the excellent work!”