BUDL brings learning to life by making it relevant, real and fun. In competitive debate and in their
The Baltimore Urban Debate League (BUDL) uses the art of debate to change lives. In competitive debate and in the debate classroom students do more than just memorize and spit back facts, they own and direct their learning, they approach a topic from where they are and by doing so they find their voice, their purpose and their power. Students in BUDL develop a thirst for knowledge and become inspired to seek and utilize new information.
04/12/2023
The BUDL Finale debate tournament is quickly approaching! We are so proud of our students and their progress throughout the year! Please come to judge our young debaters and further facilitate their growth in this final debate tournament for the school year.
02/23/2023
Our third debate tournament of the school year is commencing Saturday, March 4th! To give our students the feedback they need to improve, we call on our community members to judge their presentations. We expect this tournament to be even larger and greater than the last. Judges are always needed and greatly appreciated! Sign up to be a judge at https://forms.gle/iexyFDFPuMb1xnKaA
12/05/2022
Our second debate tournament of the school year is commencing this Saturday, December 10th! To give our students the feedback they need to improve, we call on our community members to judge their presentations. We expect this tournament to be larger and greater than the last. Judges are always needed and greatly appreciated! Sign up to be a judge at https://forms.gle/iexyFDFPuMb1xnKaA
10/12/2022
Our First debate tournament of the year is coming up soon! To give our students the feedback they need to improve, we call on our community members to judge their presentations. Judges are always needed and greatly appreciated! Sign up to be a judge at https://forms.gle/iexyFDFPuMb1xnKaA
The Baltimore Urban Debate League (BUDL) is taking a new approach! For years many of the team have been former classroom teachers, but we're jumping into teacher leadership even more deeply! Starting Monday, BUDL will be a teacher-led initiative!! Coleen will be Advisor to the Leadership Council and will help them get things in order. This is an exciting and innovative approach to an ever-changing nonprofit space.
05/26/2022
Be a part of BUDL Camp! From July 5th to August 11th, we’re hosting 6 weeks of awesome games, crafts, and ways to grow your voice! Plus, it’s free to Baltimore City students from 3rd-8th grade. More info and application at https://www.budl.org/speech-and-debate
05/09/2022
Scheduled for Saturday, May 21st, our Championship Debate is our final debate of the school year and it's IN PERSON! If you'd want to give your time to see the best of the best debate, Sign up to be a Volunteer Judge here
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05/19/2021
Thank you to the Enterprise Holdings Foundation for their generous donation to support student voices in Baltimore City. This contribution will allow us to continue to do our work and carry out our organization’s mission.
05/11/2021
Crafts, games, AND debate? Yeah, debate camp is pretty great.
Join us for 6 weeks of fun and learning this summer! Free for Baltimore students in 3rd-8th grade.
Details and registration: budl.org/camp-app
04/07/2021
Camp is open this summer! Register now! budl.org/camp-app
12/29/2020
Join us in stepping into 2021 with Voice, Purpose, and Power. Donate at budl.org/donate and plug into the work at budl.org/get-involved!
12/28/2020
As we approach a new year, we just wanted to remind you that there is still time to make a donation to help BUDL continue to serve young people in ways that make a difference!!
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