Every student can learn to debate and perform. By participating in forensics activities, students will gain skills that help them immediately and in the future. Schools should use speech and debate programs as an opportunity to provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.

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Resources are readily available for coaches and students. Louisiana Urban Debate League provide coaches a way to network with others, gain content-specific professional development and find lesson plans. Below are resources for the following areas:

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1. Big Questions Debate                   5. Congressional Debate

2. Lincoln-Douglas Debate                6. Extemporaneous Speaking

3. Policy Debate                                  7. Informative Speaking

4. Public Forum Debate                     8. Original Oratory