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Why Are These High School Students Having Better Debates Than Grown-Ups?
Manage episode 497191553 series 1534950
When you think of debate, you might picture presidential candidates interrupting each other, pointing fingers, and undermining their opponents. It often feels like a reflection of today’s fractured and tense civic discourse.
But in high school debate clubs, students are learning a different approach. These clubs provide a rare space where young people can engage with current events, articulate their ideas, and—perhaps most importantly—practice active listening. At a time when algorithms often reinforce a single perspective and fewer young people engage with the news, that’s no small thing.
A 2022 RAND report found that only 37% of schools have debate clubs. What are these clubs doing right, and should that number be higher?
97 episodes
Manage episode 497191553 series 1534950
When you think of debate, you might picture presidential candidates interrupting each other, pointing fingers, and undermining their opponents. It often feels like a reflection of today’s fractured and tense civic discourse.
But in high school debate clubs, students are learning a different approach. These clubs provide a rare space where young people can engage with current events, articulate their ideas, and—perhaps most importantly—practice active listening. At a time when algorithms often reinforce a single perspective and fewer young people engage with the news, that’s no small thing.
A 2022 RAND report found that only 37% of schools have debate clubs. What are these clubs doing right, and should that number be higher?
97 episodes
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