This program prepares students for formal and informal presentations. Participants learn to craft and present arguments and inform, persuade, and motivate an audience in a variety of ways. According to the English-Speaking Union, debate is a natural fit for students and compliments common core standards. Debate builds literacy and multimedia research skills, fosters critical thinking, and expanded perspectives, enhances public speaking skills, increases confidence, trains students to listen effectively, supports diverse learners, and strengthens civil engagement and discourse.