Camp for Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Congressional debate. Every debater should get the chance to go to camp.
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Debate in the news: MDI Co-Director Celisia Stanton spoke to @kare11 about Tuesday’s presidential debate. m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=I…
Getting PAID to sound off about the news?? Debaters are doing that for free anyway — so why not apply and get some money while helping @Poynter VidSpark and the @StarTribune reach teens through video storytelling?
Calling young news consumers: Star Tribune invites you to join a paid panel for reviewing online news media. You can earn up to $250 for sharing your opinion. Applications are due Friday, September 11th. Check it out:
bit.ly/VidSpark-Form
SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMS Y'ALL: Free chromebook + help paying debate activity fees. Check for more info: mnafterschool.org/chromebook…
You may qualify for a free Chromebook from @Youthprise & MN After School Advance for distance learning. mnafterschool.org/chromebook…
Families can qualify if:
* They have a student in grades K-12; &
* They qualify for Free or Reduced Price Lunch OR a parent/guardian lost a job in 2020
"Commodifying racial injustice to fit into a competitive agenda is embarrassing and disappointing ... we as a community should not – and cannot – stop fighting as soon as the round is over." beyondresolved.org/2020/06/1… from @BeyondResolved
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Let your voice be heard on criminal justice with this @MPRnews event:
On Wednesday, August 26, at noon, MPR News correspondent Brandt Williams will ask you: What role should police departments and police officers play in our communities?
RSVP: apmg.zoom.us/webinar/registe…
To make debate welcoming, one bare minimum is respecting people's pronouns. So several MDI staff helped create this guide for the Minnesota Debate Teachers Association: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Have something to say about racism, police brutality, and the criminal legal system? Enter this essay contest open to anyone in Minnesota ages 10-18, from @MNUrbanDebate and @StribOpinion: strib.mn/2Zk4QwK
A great job for debaters and former debaters!
Job opportunity for youth! It's policy work: promote voter registration, campaign for equitable unemployment assistance, and more. Open to folks in Minnesota aged 16-24. Runs this month thru Sept, pays $16/hr. youthprise.org/youthlead-min… @Youthprise
New instructor: Nithya Venkat! She qualified to nationals in LD twice, and was the 2019 Section 5 Champion. The purpose of debate, she says, is to cultivate critical thinking skills to solve problems, not just in round, but in any area of life. mndebateinstitute.org/new-in…
New instructor: Steven Winnick! Last year's runner-up at Minnesota's LD state tournament, Steven says that the key purpose of debate is to educate folks on equity and social justice, helping them put that knowledge to actionable use. mndebateinstitute.org/new-in… @ForestLakeDB8
New instructor: Cameron Chacon! He debated LD in Texas, qualifying 2x to TFA State, 2x to UIL State, 2x to nats—in 2019 they were the Extemp Debate National Champion. Cameron brings 🔥 expertise in ancient lit, critical race theory, nat circuit LD, & more! mndebateinstitute.org/new-in…
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So this week, debaters in our summer program have a session on climate change and capitalism, a lecture on the history of gender, and a discussion on hip hop.
And the people running these sessions? So smart, so kind, so cool. All the love!!
This week for #MDI2020:
- Today: Welcome one-on-one sessions w/ Andrew
- Wednesday: Climate change lecture w/ Rachel
- Friday: Gender lecture w/ Erin & Kris
- Friday: Reading group (discussing texts by @Noname & @BLoveSoulPower) w/ Kendrick
Sign up today: mndebateinstitute.org/summer…
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sign up for MDI and I’ll teach you some cool stuff 🥳 – at Andover, MN
New instructor: Hallie Anderson! She was a phenomenal Congressional debater who is helping us take our Congress curriculum to the next level. She's a talented speaker, she's whip smart, and we're excited to have her on the team. mndebateinstitute.org/new-in…
This week for #MDI2020:
- Today: Welcome one-on-one sessions w/ Andrew
- Wednesday: Climate change lecture w/ Rachel
- Friday: Gender lecture w/ Erin & Kris
- Friday: Reading group (discussing texts by @Noname & @BLoveSoulPower) w/ Kendrick
Sign up today: mndebateinstitute.org/summer…
New instructor: Hallie Anderson! She was a phenomenal Congressional debater who is helping us take our Congress curriculum to the next level. She's a talented speaker, she's whip smart, and we're excited to have her on the team. mndebateinstitute.org/new-in…
New instructor: Jack Luedtke! He debated on @ForestLakeDB8 for 3 years, and this year was the Section 5 runner-up in LD. Debate, he says, is about teaching folks to be better people. mndebateinstitute.org/new-in…
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sign up for mdi i’ll educate you 😇
New instructor: Meggie Pruidze! A smart Congressional debater, she says the activity isn’t about competition alone. It’s about enjoying what you do, learning new things, and understanding the real-world impact of the issues we discuss. mndebateinstitute.org/new-in…
The deadline to register for our 2020 summer program is one week from today: June 28th! Sign up today: mndebateinstitute.org/summer…
New instructor: Meggie Pruidze! A smart Congressional debater, she says the activity isn’t about competition alone. It’s about enjoying what you do, learning new things, and understanding the real-world impact of the issues we discuss. mndebateinstitute.org/new-in…