District of Columbia Urban Debate League

The league works in partnership with all schools to support scholastic debate teams in both high school and middle school. We train teachers in coaching techniques, debate formats, and teaching methods to use debate in the classroom. The league administers around ten to twelve tournaments each year, separating high school and middle school.

The District of Columbia Urban Debate League involves many of the best educational institutions in the national capital area, and we are always seeking to expand debate in our region. All schools are welcome.

To participate in the league and follow developments, please fill out this form as a coach. You will be invited to our listserv.

Some of our current schools include: Washington Latin Public Charter School, Thurgood Marshall Academy, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy, Woodstream Christian Academy, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Anacostia High School, Phelps High School, BASIS DC, Suitland High School, Crossland High School, Kenmoor Middle School, The Lab School of Washington, Rachel Carson Middle School, Alice Deal Middle School, Whittier Education Campus, Sidwell Friends School, Longfellow Middle School, Walker Mill Middle School, Samuel Ogle Middle School, and Thomas W. Pyle Middle School.