Sometimes you just need a fast, low-prep way to get students thinking. A short debate works almost every time. This random debate topic generator for kids is designed for mixed ages and flexible use, ...

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High school students compete in the Congressional Debate at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June. Credit: Meenakshi Van Zee for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...