About the Guest Lecture: For Public Forum students debating using the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), the November/December resolution is Resolved: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization should substantially increase its defense commitments to the Baltic states." Our Guest Lecturer, Dr. Clayton Thyne, a Professor at the University of Kentucky, will be offering their subject matter expertise. Dr. Thyne will ... Read More

Register Here!  or  Volunteer Here! As part of the After School Learning Program, the Bluegrass Debate Coalition frequently hosts speech and debate events, mostly online, sometimes in-person, to further debate education for our students. The "BDC's All Hallows Eve" event (using Zoom) is designed to be a fun way for elementary students to experience public speaking and debating in a ... Read More

Register Here!  or  Volunteer Here! As part of the After School Learning Program, the Bluegrass Debate Coalition frequently hosts speech and debate events, mostly online, sometimes in-person, to further debate education for our students. We are offering this to the middle school students who are enrolled in our after-school debate classes. There is no cost to attend! The "BDC Fall ... Read More

About the Guest Lecture (Register Here!) For Public Forum students debating using the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), the November/December resolution is "Resolved: Increased United States federal regulation of cryptocurrency transactions and/or assets will produce more benefits than harms."  Our Guest Lecturer, Shane Hadden, a Professor at the University of Kentucky, will be offering their subject matter expertise. Professor ... Read More

Register Here!  or  Volunteer Here! The "Wilson Wyatt Debate League" is offering an online event featuring Lincoln Douglas (LD) and Public Forum (PF) debates (following NSDA guidelines). After five preliminary rounds, and two elimination rounds, the top four ranked teams, and top 10 ranked individuals will be recognized as tournament champions. There is a small cost for BDC students to attend ... Read More

Register Here!  or  Volunteer Here! The "Wilson Wyatt Debate League" is offering an online event featuring Lincoln Douglas (LD) and Public Forum (PF) debates (following NSDA guidelines). After five preliminary rounds, and two elimination rounds, the top four ranked teams, and top 10 ranked individuals will be recognized as tournament champions. There is a small cost for BDC students to attend ... Read More