Boston Debate League
About
The Boston Debate League brings argumentation and competitive debate into Boston’s public schools. Its mission is to develop critical thinkers who are ready for college, careers and engagement with the world, and it envisions young people engaged in critical discourse, informed by evidence and empowered to lead. Programs reach students through after-school competitive debate and through classroom teaching built around argument, now known as Debate-Inspired Classrooms.
Founded in 2005, the league has served thousands of students and educators across the city. Many of its staff came up through the program: its marketing and communications coordinator first joined as a sophomore at Brighton High School and later coached debate at English High School. Roger Nix, who directs after-school debate, was a founding debate coach at the Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers. Some former debaters, including a Boston Latin Academy alum, stay involved as supporters.
What to Know
- The Boston City Council has honored the league for its work.
- The first EBA Across Boston Conference was organized in 2016.
- Roger Nix holds a mathematics degree from Northeastern University and a master’s in education from Boston College.
- Video conversations with members of the league’s community are posted on its YouTube channel.
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