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For Schools & Institutions
Insights for educators and school leaders on integrating speech, debate, and critical thinking into academic culture. Covers curriculum alignment, student engagement, and building thoughtful, respectful discourse within schools.
Which Debate Format Is Right for My Child? A Parent’s Guide to Choosing Between World Schools, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas
A parent-focused guide to choosing between World Schools, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas debate formats based on your child’s personality, readiness, and learning goals.
World Schools vs Public Forum vs Lincoln-Douglas: A Practical Comparison Guide for Parents and Schools
Compare World Schools Debate, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas to understand which format best supports student learning, communication, and critical thinking.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Values, Ethics, and Individual Reasoning Explained
A clear introduction to Lincoln-Douglas Debate for parents and schools, explaining how this values-based format builds ethical reasoning and independent thinking.
Public Forum Debate: A Practical Introduction for Schools, Parents, and Students
Learn what Public Forum Debate is, how it works, and why schools and parents choose this accessible format to build critical thinking and public speaking skills.
World Schools Debate: A Foundational Guide for Schools, Parents, and Students
A clear introduction to World Schools Debate for parents and schools, explaining team formats, learning outcomes, and why this global debate model builds critical thinking and collaboration.
We Teach Students to Write for Years. Why Don’t We Teach Them to Speak?
Discover why students must learn spoken argumentation and real-time reasoning alongside writing, and how debate-based learning prepares them for life beyond exams.
Beyond the Three R’s: Why Debate Must Be a Core Literacy for Today’s Learners
Explore why debate and structured argumentation are essential literacy skills for students in the AI age, and how Ivy Spires prepares learners to think, judge, and communicate.
Why Debate Practice Is Becoming Essential — Not Optional — for Students Today
Explore why regular debate practice is becoming essential for students’ academic and life success, building argumentation, critical thinking, and communication skills in an AI-driven world.
Debate Isn’t Really “Debate.” It’s One of the Most Important Ways Students Learn.
Discover why debate is not about arguing but a powerful learning method that builds critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and clear communication in students.
Building a National Culture of Debate: Ivy Spires’ Vision for Inter-School Leagues & Tournaments
Learn how Ivy Spires is working with schools to build a structured inter-school debate league, offering sustained tournaments that develop critical thinking, ethics, and public speaking skills.
Why Schools Are Integrating Speech and Debate Into Academic Culture
Learn how speech and debate strengthen academic culture by improving critical thinking, communication, and respectful student discourse.
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