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What can we learn from young people? Debating helps students with respect, confidence, critical thinking and communication skills, not just how to argue.
One of our Discover Debating mentors tells us what her young students have taught her.
New research from the demonstrates the importance of verbal skills in stimulating students' thinking and their ability to learn better.
