The Bay Area Urban Debate League (BAUDL) is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA, that aims to make competitive policy debate accessible to every public high school student in the Bay Area. BAUDL believes that debate enhances students' academic performance, expands their college and career opportunities, and equips them with the intellectual and networking tools to become active and responsible leaders in their communities.
By fostering critical reading, writing, and argumentation skills, BAUDL helps students become experts in these areas, creating communities where intellectual abilities are highly regarded. The organization also provides explicit connections to universities, offers college access programs, and has a strong focus on college success, with a high percentage of students graduating high school and attending 4-year colleges or universities. Through debate, students develop critical thinking skills and become part of a lifelong national community of achievement, forging social ties and making connections across racial, cultural, and class divides.
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