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We have attended a project meeting in Barcelona as a part of the KVAK project, which is developing tools to better train youth workers and educators to provide feedback and conduct activities in a safe way.

Lorentz Lyceum in Arnhem hosted a local debate training, this time focusing on environmental topics. Students not only improved their argumentation and critical thinking skills as always, but also engaged in discussions about issues that directly im...

The DISCUSS project gave students in Alkmaar the opportunity to engage in debate and advocacy. Through a debate tournament, participants developed critical thinking and public speaking skills. The event also provided a space for discussions with loca...

Debate education faces a critical balance: while competitive tournaments drive excellence and motivation, an overemphasis on winning risks undermining broader educational goals. How can debate programs preserve the benefits of competition while ensur...

As the DISCUSS project nears its conclusion, students in Alkmaar took the lead in organising a debate tournament at Petrus Canisius College, The event highlighted the power of peer-led learning and gave students a platform to engage with real-world c...

A training event for the Empowering Youth Work for the Green Debate project in Netherlands, brought together project partners to test debate-based tools combining climate education and sustainability. Case studies explored topics like economic growth...

A testing event for the Active Youth Hub project at Erasmus University introduced an RPG debate game designed to enhance critical thinking, teamwork, and active citizenship. In the first mission, "Constitution - Rights - Freedoms," players, acting as...

The DISCUSS project brought young voices again into the heart of local politics. At the Zoetermeer Council Chamber, students engaged in structured debates, interacted with policymakers, and even took on the role of adjudicators. The discussions highl...

Deadline extended to October 28th! All interested candidates invited to apply for the position. More information in the post.

The Erasmus+ "Voice of Vocation" project hosted a teacher training in Rome, focusing on integrating debate into vocational education. 32 educators from four countries learned debate techniques and tested a new Teachers' Guide. The project aims to enh...

Join us for the DEUS Online Debate Tournament on November 9, 2024, where high school teams will debate key European issues!

The IDEA Debate Exchange 2024 has commenced in Warsaw, uniting 60 participants from 21 countries to advance debate and its global impact. The event features a program of workshops and panel discussions on debate based youth work. This gathering foste...