Bringing quality, district-wide debate programs to your school district

What can Debate do for Your District?

+210% increase in graduation rates

+87% increase in analytical skills

+36% increase in reading test scores

+39% increase in confidence ratings

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About Fremont Debate Academy

5000+ students taught to date

200+ volunteers around the world

20000+ cumulative volunteer hours

100+ teachers trained globally

We have mobilized entire communities behind FDA, with parents petitioning their own school districts to add an FDA program to their school where there isn’t one already.

Meet Mary Rodriguez, Teacher At The Broward County Debate Initiative

"…debate is actually how we dream teaching could be. It gives you the excitement back that you had as a new teacher… it reinvigorates your motivation…

I sincerely hope that you take the challenge to bringing debate to your students, and use the FDA team as your guide. I promise you, you won’t regret it.”

Testimonials

  • This program teaches students at a young age not only how to back up their opinion but dive deeper into points that you find weak. I really love the program… and I do plan on teaching it again next year! I believe in FDA and their mission and it would be incredibly beneficial to have this across the district.

    Joleen Diaz, Teacher at Azeveda Elementary School

  • This was as organized and professional a presentation I've ever seen on the board, and I've ben here for a while. You're speaking from experience, you're local, your heart and soul is into this, everyone is talking about the benefits, this is benefiting students first ... I can't think of a program that I would be more eager to support than something like this. I commend you on your tenacity to stick through it and see it through. You're all extremely accomplished ... fantastic role models for everyone to see... I think we're very very fortunate to be able to have you with us tonight.

    F.U.S.D. Board Member Larry Sweeney

  • The FDA program became a safe space for every student who joined. The FDA team helped with the training … and were responsive throughout the program. As a FUSD teacher, the biggest reward for me was watching my student Zuri grow in this program. The program helped Zuri grow my confidence, research, debate & social skills.

    Kristine Tsung, Teacher at Bringhurst Elementary School

  • FDA is a wonderful program. My son (7th grade at Horner) and daughter (4th grade) at Warm Springs have/are learning skills such a as public speaking, research, current events, how to structure an argument, look at an issue or problem statement from all angles, team work and much more. This program teaches invaluable lessons and I highly recommend it to everyone.

    Parent (Anonymous)

  • This enhances kids' speaking ability and provides opportunities on how to acquire required information to convince others. This encourages kids to come up with attractive ways to impress listeners and eventually they will learn leadership qualities. Having good leadership qualities makes them better citizens in motivating others and work done in their workplace or in their personal life.

    Parent (Anonymous)

  • Debate and speech teach skill sets that transcend specific subjects. Speaking as someone in healthcare having a strong debate background in my former middle and high school gave me the skills I need not only at my job but in my personal life. It helps with confidence, research, oral communication, listening and so much more. It would be fantastic to have the district support this initiative with so much student interest. Having a faculty supported debate program will build oral, written, research, and confidence.

    Parent (Anonymous)

  • I definitely vote for FDA to be part of elementary education. This program builds the confidence , competitive spirit and leadership qualities as a child grow. My daughter started attending debate as a novice to an advanced level during her elementary years. I could see some how she unleashed the inner leader and won the ASB treasurer in Middle School.She is moving with the leading mindset to achieve even greater success in her life.Now it’s time for our son to get involved in this secret super power mission to dust off his shyness. I love to volunteer his class just to help him motivated.I truly believe that Fremont debate Academy can definitely create leaders needed for our society from an early age.

    Teacher at Fremont Unified School District

  • My son, a middle schooler, is a participant. This organization is very well run, no complaints at all. The program helped my son develop skills in multiple ways, most importantly, how to structure arguments, logically and with evidence. Plus writing skills. I wish my elder son had the benefit of it. Summary, I think this program should reach as many students as possible.

    Parent (Anonymous)

Watch the FDA team present to the board members of the Fremont Unified School District and listen to what the board members had to say!

Watch FDA students perform a live, practice debate at a Harvey Green Elementary debate session.

Read FDA’s ESSER brief on district-wide debate programs to see how they can benefit your district.

Read FDA’s pitch on district-wide debate programs to better understand our offering.

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