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Welcome to the Lincoln Douglas Debate Challenge

Lincoln Douglas, an activity modeled loosely on the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, encourages students to develop research, writing, and public speaking skills as they engage in some of the most important and contraversial topics of the day.  Rather than the style used by the National Forensics League, IMPACT uses the 3 on 3 model developed originally locally by the New York City Department of Education and Manufacturer's Hanover Bank.    The model was designed to meet the needs of NYC public school students. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2009-10 JERRY M. GOLDERG LD DEBATE CHAMPIONS!!

(RISING STAR TIER)

STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL

(SUPERSTAR TIER)

LAW, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE MAGNET SCHOOL

RUNNER-UP: SUPERSTAR DIVISION

SCHOOL FOR THE FUTURE

RUNNER-UP: RISING STAR DIVISION

AL NOOR SCHOOL

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THE TOPIC FOR 2010 IS:  Resolved that the US undervalues an individual’s right to own and bear arms when balanced against the greater social needs of a society

THE 2008-09 CHAMPIONS

                                                                            photo by Lidia Bardhi

SUPERSTAR DIVISION

TOTTENVILLE HS

RISING STAR DIVISION

GROVER CLEVELAND HS

Video created by IMPACT alumnus Amanda Wilson

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IMPACT'S DEBATERS FEATURED ON PBS"Women, Power and Politics: A Rising Tide?" WATCH CLIP

Use this website to check for upcoming events, to register for tournaments, locate sources for resource and to download guides to help you and your debaters prepare.

2007-08 CHAMPIONS

pictured Cardozo squad with coach Lee Karlin

courtesy of Queens Chronicle

BENJAMIN CARDOZO            EXPERIENCED TIER    

FRANCIS LEWIS                     INEXPERIENCED TIER