About Us
What We're About
A commitment to the development of 21st Century Skills through a debate praxis, founded on the principles of deeper learning and 21st Century Skill building. Our organization is about helping young people become self-confident problem solvers who think critically, speak powerfully, and make a difference in our community.
Deeply Committed to Students Success
Our mission is to provide a deeper learning experience for every student – building 21st Century Skills, which include Creative/Critical Thinking, Clear/Confident Communication, Respectful Collaboration, and Civic Involvement.
Bill Eddy
Founder, Executive Director
Our Vision
21st Century Debate Institution
Our Motto: Scientia potentia est (Latin... "Knowledge is Power")
Our organization is founded on the principles of deeper learning and 21st Century Skill building.
Our mission is to provide a deeper learning experience for every student – helping students build 21st Century Skills, which include Creative/Critical Thinking, Clear/Confident Communication, Respectful Collaboration, and Civic Involvement.
Our goal is to promote the development of self-motivated, self-confident, problem solvers who think critically and express their ideas clearly, effectively, and with respect.
We believe that promoting debate education serves as an excellent vehicle to accomplish these goals and will create a solid foundation for future success.
Our activities include, but are not limited to…
Public forum debate,
Congressional style debate,
Model united nations,
mock trial, and more.
Debating will be at the heart of each of our online activities and our community events.
Previous Coaching Successes
National Champions (Republic of Korea, 2013)
Elementary Debate Champions (Kentucky, 2022)
