Boston Debate League
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| Boston Debate League | |
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| Founded | 2004 |
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| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts  United States |
| Key people | Laura Sjoberg, Executive Director |
| Area served | Boston Public Schools |
| Focus | Policy debate |
| Website | www.bostondebate.org |
The Boston Debate League (BDL) is an American urban debate league located in Boston, Massachusetts.
[edit] History
The BDL was founded in October 2004, and is one of the newest urban debate leagues in the country. In its inaugural 2004-2005 season, it hosted three tournaments with four participant schools. In its following season, it hosted a total of six tournaments with seven member schools and the BDL is still trying to increase membership to the organization through Boston Public Schools.
[edit] Member Schools
- Prospect Hill Academy
- Charlestown High School
- Josiah Quincy Upper School
- Boston Community Leadership Academy
- Academy of Public Service
- Excel High School
- Brook Farm Academy
| Part of the series Policy Debate |
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| Organization | |
| Policy debate competitions |
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| Structure of policy debate · Resolution |
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Affirmative · Negative · Judge |
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| Types of Arguments | |
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Stock Issues · Case· Disadvantage |
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| Argumentative Concepts | |
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