Debate Initiative
The Broward County Debate Initiative is a partnership between local businesses and high school debate programs within Broward County. With sponsorship options ranging from individual tournament travel to full-year team assistance, your investment will help build resumés, teach valuable life skills, and ultimately change lives.
| Debate Initiative Video Showcase
Business Luncheon to Support BCPS Debate Initiative
The BCPS debate initiative, a partnership between local businesses and high school debate programs, held an informative luncheon about the program and how businesses can get involved. Click the thumbnail to view a photo slideshow of the event.
A Peek Inside the Debate Program at Pompano Beach Middle School
BCPS offers one of the largest debate programs in the country, with debate programs at 100 percent of the District's high schools and expanding among middle schools, including Pompano Beach Middle School.
Florida Forensic League Debate
The Florida Forensic League is the State's debate organization and provides students with opportunities to show off their persuasion techniques and learn some valuable life skills along the way. Broward Teen News reported on a tournament involving our high school students.
| About the Debate Initiative
How many schools are included in the initiative?
The Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Debate Initiative was implemented in the 2012/13 school year with 15 high schools. Debate programs are now active at every high school, every middle school, and quickly expanding to all elementary schools and centers.
How many students in the District are participating in the initiative?
There are approximately 12,000 students now participating in debate.
Why Debate?
Speech and debate students learn research, logic, organization of ideas, manipulation of language, assessment of audience, self-esteem and engagement in world events. These skills not only build better students, they build better college candidates, better employees and better citizens.
Download the Debate Initiative Brochure for complete details about our program.
| Get Involved with Debate
To find out how you can get involved and support the Debate Initiative contact:
Susan Cantrick
susan.cantrick@browardschools.com
754-321-1859
Megan West
megan.west@browardschools.com
754-321-1859