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We are honored to partner with the University of Austin (
@uaustinorg
). They believe, like we do, that education is first and foremost about truth-seeking, and that in order to seek truth, students must engage in open debate.
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This morning,
@VivekGRamaswamy
announced the American Identity Scholarship (run by Incubate Debate). It awards 10 high school students with $25,000 each for explaining "what it means to be an American" in a two-minute video.
Students can apply today:
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Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship ($25,000 High School Scholarship)
What does it mean to be an American?
“I’m blessed to see the American dream in my everyday life with my parents, who immigrated here 20 years ago from India with nothing but two suitcases. In no…
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Dr. Apoorva Ramaswamy met with the 10 winners of the Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship to discuss their stories, our shared values, and what it means to be an American.
We were humbled and honored by Vivek and Apoorva's $250,000 gift to establish one of the most generous…
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Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship: What does it mean to be an American?
“Being an American is not culture, lifestyle, or even political status but the resources & privileges in the US” - Nasia of MD
Submit your 2min video for the $25k Scholarship:
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Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship ($25,000 High School Scholarship)
What does it mean to be an American?
“As a first generation student, I've always been 100% American…An American in 2023 is somebody that loves this country, has pride, fights for justice, liberty,…
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We're especially proud that the Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship supports a range of post-high school paths: college, vocational/tech training, entrepreneurship, and service in military/law enforcement. Apply today:
@VivekGRamaswamy
I particularly like that you are offering scholarship beyond traditional college. Always thinking outside the box Vivek! Thank you.
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REMINDER: Scholarship Deadline is this Friday (8/18)!
Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship ($25,000 High School Scholarship)
What does it mean to be an American? “It's to strive for more. It's the burning desire in your heart to be better. For your kids to be better.…
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It was great to have
@VivekGRamaswamy
and
@BilldeBlasio
join us for a live, in-person coaching session as Incubate students prepare for the 2024 Incubate Debate National Championship next week in Jacksonville.
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Join us in congratulating Tiffany Lam (TX), a winner of our $25,000 Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship!
She's pursuing a career in STEM. She says, "only when the nation stands united does it stand at all. Striving to do good, in the name of good, is being American."
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Briana Whatley is the 2024 Incubate Debate National Champion!
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The University of Austin (
@uaustinorg
) generously supported our second Incubate.SouthCarolina tournament of the season, bringing students together to participate in civil debates on issues ranging from Ukraine membership in NATO to a federal carbon tax. We were proud to partner…
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We are honored to have Vivek and Apoorva’s generous support in sparking a national conversation about what it means to be an American.
High school students can apply for the Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship now at
In honor of our son's 1st birthday today, Apoorva & I are committing $250,000 to fund a new scholarship to foster national pride among young Americans. Only 16% of Gen Z says they're proud to be American. 60% of teens on TikTok would rather give up their right to vote than their…
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We begin every Incubate Debate tournament with the Pledge of Allegiance to show our gratitude to those who serve and to reaffirm our shared values as a nation🇺🇸
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On Saturday, 75 middle and high school students from Central FL competed at the season's first "Incubate.Central" tournament at
@FLSouthern
. Students debated topics ranging from space exploration to universal basic income. Congratulations to all who attended, and a big thank you…
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Join us in congratulating Henry Sabo (MN)!
He strives to be a U.S. Naval Officer. He says “ethnicity, religion, political views, doesn't matter. An American should...look at somebody who's different from them in every possible way and not let that get between them and progress.”
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Fox 35 News on Incubate Debate's live discussion with the 109th Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio, Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice, and dozens of students, parents, teachers, librarians, principals, and school board members. Make Debate Great Again.
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Join us in also congratulating Kaitlyn Ernst (OH)!
Kaitlyn strives to be a data scientist. She says, “To be an American means to share in the collective pursuit of happiness, where opportunity is not just a word but a promise.”
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Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship ($25,000 High School Scholarship)
What does it mean to be an American? “When I advocate for things that people want to agree with, I'm not met with aggression, I'm met with discussion. And that's what being an American means to me.”…
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@PS_IAIOC
More than 7 in 10 college-bound HS graduates attend a public college. This is a game-changing scholarship for students.
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Join us in also congratulating Saahas Koganti (OR)!
He hopes to pursue a degree in economics and a J.D. in either constitution or administrative law. He says, “being American means standing up for what you believe in, without having to hide what you truly think..."
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Join us in also congratulating Thu Ly (TX)!
She strives for a career in international business & law. She says, “Critics may have a lot to rant about, yet the very freedom that allows for criticism is the same freedom that fortifies us.”
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SSE comes to Incubate Debate. Thank you,
@peterboghossian
! Our students had an incredible time.
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At Incubate Debate tournaments, students are judged by citizens in their community. Elected officials, professors, first responders, veterans, and business owners come together to adjudicate our debates and provide young men and women with detailed feedback and insight. We are…
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Join us in also congratulating Amanda Salas (FL)!
She’s committed to becoming a special education teacher. She says, “to be an American is to be proud and to always find new frontiers. It's a land of opportunity and history.”
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Incubate proudly offers scholarships at our tournaments and camps to support students in their post-high school endeavors, including higher education, entrepreneurial ventures, or dedicated roles in military or law enforcement. We are committed to fostering bright futures and…
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Join us in congratulating Philip Vayntrub (NJ)!
He strives for an impactful career in law. He says, “It's a calling for greatness and...virtue. And when you take those two things and you put them together, you get a beautiful union, you get a community, and you get our home.”
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The University of Austin (
@uaustinorg
) supported our third and final regional Incubate tournament of the year in NW Florida, bringing together students from 14 schools to debate topics ranging from the costs/benefits of the International Monetary Fund to whether the U.S. should…
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Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship ($25,000 High School Scholarship)
What does it mean to be an American?
“Being an American is more than a blessing for a single individual—it is a legacy for generations to come, and a legacy I bear with pride and honor.” (Isabella…
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Join us in also congratulating Fernando Ramirez Melenciano (VA)!
He strives for a career in the medical field. He says, “being an American is about honoring the past, embracing the present, and being able to shape a brighter future for the generations to come.”
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Join us in also congratulating Dan Varughese (NJ)!
He’s committed to being an entrepreneur. He says, “it's about three core tenets that Americans ground their American identity in, and that to me is faith, family, and freedom.”
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At our second Incubate.Northeast tournament of the 2023-24 season, students, parents, coaches, and judges from 5 counties joined us at The Bolles School in Jacksonville for engaging, educational, and civil debates on issues ranging from banning TikTok to instating a federal…
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@VivekGRamaswamy
We're especially proud that the Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship supports a range of post-high school paths: college, vocational/tech training, entrepreneurship, and service in military/law enforcement.
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Stephen Asoli, Director of Admissions, UATX (
@uaustinorg
), who judged this year's Incubate Debate National Championship: "I was impressed by the quality of the debates, the strength of students' arguments, the extensive research and clear command of the subject matter, and the…
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At Incubate Debate, we are both creating something new and preserving something old.
The new: Bringing no-cost, rigorous debate tournaments to young men and women who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to debate.
The old: Preserving the civil discourse and diversity of…
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We just concluded our final no-cost Summer Debate Institute of 2023 at Miami Dade College! Thanks to
@MDCollege
for supporting South Florida high school students as they prep for the upcoming Incubate season.
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We were honored to partner with
@OpentoDebateOrg
to present the final round of the 2024 Incubate Debate National Championship. The debate will be released on their podcast soon. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts!
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At Incubate Debate, students don’t compete against one another. They compete with, learn from, and inspire one another.
(2023 Incubate.Championship, Jacksonville, FL)
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Join us in congratulating Jonathan Daniel!
He strives for a career in the medical field. He says, “despite our differences, we can come together...and work hard to create change. ...we recognize that our disagreement stems from our desire and freedom to make a better America."
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Thank you,
@NewCollegeofFL
, for hosting Saturday's Incubate Debate. Students debated a TikTok ban and whether it was necessary to drop the atomic bombs on Japan. It's great to see young Americans come together to debate important issues with civility and respect. 10 Florida…
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The University of Austin (
@uaustinorg
) supported our third and final regional Incubate tournament of the year in SW Florida, bringing together students from Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties to debate topics ranging from the costs/benefits of the International Monetary Fund to…
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Marriage proposal at Incubate Debate tournament in Ft. Pierce, FL today! 💍😎💯
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We're proud to have the University of Austin's support in making our Incubate Debate tournaments happen. They believe, like we do, in open and civil debate in which all voices can be heard.
"No one will ever be shouted down at the University of Austin. But they might be shown to be wrong. And that's the right standard."
-- Dean Morgan Marietta in conversation with
@snewman477
LISTEN:
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At the start of Incubate Debate tournaments, judges take the following oath
"I pledge to serve as an unbiased and fair judge. I will judge solely on the clarity, relevance, and strength of the arguments before me. I will uphold the integrity and spirit of excellence of Incubate…
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At Incubate.Northwest's second tournament of the season and largest tournament ever, middle and high school students from Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, and Bay counties participated in civil and educational debates.
Students were evaluated by U.S. Army service members,…
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Earlier this week, Incubate Debate students discussed "Remain in Mexico" (a topic for our upcoming debates) with Simon Hankinson of
@Heritage
. The week before, they discussed a U.S. ban on TikTok (another topic) with Professor Tracy Mitrano of Cornell University. In total, over…
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Incubate Debate Founder James Fishback explains why our next step is bringing the magic of civil, enriching debate into the classroom.
"If we can bring this magic to the classroom we can send [students] off after graduation well trained to inherit the country."
Today on Anchored,
@JeremyTate41
is joined by
@j_fishback
and Kimberly Farley to discuss the role of true debate in education today.
Tune in now!
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Vivek Ramaswamy speaking with Incubate Debate students last month: "The skills that you're gaining in this process are gonna be lifelong gifts that you take with you. So my last piece of advice would be just have fun as you do it, and regardless of how things come out in a…
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Topics for our fourth-annual Incubate Championship tournament. April 5-6 in Jacksonville. Best of luck to all the incredible young men and women as they prepare!
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Incubate.Southeast Champion Nicholas O from West Palm Beach: "For the first time ever, I decided to skip my team's local tournament and take a look to see what [Incubate Debate's] like. There's a novel new format here...This tournament was run brilliantly...it was revolutionary,…
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Incubate empowers students to become powerful public speakers, critical thinkers, and strong leaders that give back to their community.
(2023 Incubate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium, Miami Gardens, FL)
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Today we were presented with a proclamation from Miami-Dade County Mayor Levine Cava recognizing our work with schools and students in Miami-Dade County.
We're honored and excited to welcome more Miami-Dade students to Incubate next school year! Thank you
@MayorDaniella
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@VivekGRamaswamy
We are honored to have Vivek and Apoorva’s generous support in sparking a national conversation about what it means to be an American.
High school students can apply for the Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship now at
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Just a few of the incredible young men and women who competed at yesterday’s Incubate Debate in Ft. Pierce, FL. Students from three counties came together to debate carbon tax, “Remain in Mexico,” and a TikTok ban.
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What an important conversation that took place during the University of Austin's prospective students weekend. This is why Incubate Debate is proud to have
@uaustin
's support. They champion civil discourse and intellectual risk-taking, allowing students to fearlessly pursue…
I consider myself unspeakably lucky for many reasons. One of them is that I get to meet some of the most courageous, thoughtful people in the world.
People like Roland Fryer, who I spoke to at the prospective students weekend for
@uaustinorg
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Impartial journalism at the
@nytimes
is suffering because many young employees are not accustomed to open debate.
Sadly, everywhere you look, open debate is being avoided or shut down: in classrooms, on college campuses, and on legacy social media platforms.
There has never…
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This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices have shaped the very fabric of our nation, teaching us the true meaning of courage, freedom, and patriotism.
We are always honored to have veterans and active duty…
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Congratulations to Fort Walton Beach HS! Huge win
Christian Bailey (12th grade) secured the Championship title and William Kiker (11th grade) was our runner-up.
Congratulations again. This was a huge win for the FWBHS and speaks to the incredible efforts by Ms. Brownsberger in leading a strong team. Go Vikes🤘🏻
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Thank you,
@SenRickScott
, for sending a congratulatory letter to our 2024 National Champion, Ms. Briana Whatley!
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Students competing at the Incubate Debate National Championship loved this letter by
@Rstorechildhood
in our guidebook! Honored to have their support.
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Our third-annual Incubate.StateChampionship wrapped up our most competitive season yet. Since September, thousands of students have convened to debate issues important to and our country. On Saturday, we crowned the 2023 Incubate Champion: Mr. William Kiker of
@OCSD1
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We’re ready! INCUBATE LA 🇺🇸
Incubate Debates is coming to Los Angeles, September 21st. Our debaters won't hold back!
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Congratulations to Mr. Keith Smith of Julia Landon College Preparatory School for being a finalist for Incubate Coach of the Year!
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We were honored to receive this endorsement from an Incubate Debate coach in Polk County, FL.
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Today, we presented Miramar HS Principal Winfred Porter with the National Championship plaque recognizing Miramar HS as the home of the 2024 Incubate Debate National Champion, Ms. Briana Whatley!
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Incubate Debate hosted a wide-ranging discussion on books and education with the 109th Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio and Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice in Orlando last week.
Students, parents, teachers, librarians, principals, and school board members joined…
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Incubate founder, James Fishback, was awarded the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation for promoting civility, viewpoint diversity, and engaged citizenship through Incubate Debate.
James was hosting a student workshop at the time, so the award was accepted…
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Yesterday, we lead a professional development workshop with Hendry County middle and high school social studies teachers on how they can host engaging, educational classroom debates on history, government, and civics with their students.
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Osceola County School Board Member Terry Castillo (
@TCastilloSchBd
): "I was happy to be a judge in Incubate Debate at Florida Southern College. I was there with my colleague...and it was really great to see those students take some pretty controversial topics and debate…
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At Saturday's Incubate tournament in Southwest Florida, middle/high school students from Collier, Lee, Glades, and Hendry counties joined us at Immokalee High School, where they were judged by local elected officials and professors from Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida…
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.
@BilldeBlasio
at Incubate Nationals: "Make debate great again," says to me, "make communication, discourse, and dialogue great again; make understanding great again; make civility great again." Debate, done right, is a window—an opportunity to get to all those other things.
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This weekend, we hosted the fifth of this summer's six no-cost Summer Debate Institutes in Southwest Florida. Students participated in important discussions and debates on the constitution. We're beyond grateful for
@fgcu
's support in bringing SDI to young men and women in SW FL.
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Hear directly from Incubate's graduating seniors, like Noah Oo: "I've been debating for a while, but we've been with Incubate for about just one year. And I couldn't be more grateful and I couldn't be more thankful that my coach found this league and that we participated in this…
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Make Debate Great Again.
2024 Incubate Debate National Championship. Jacksonville, FL.
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Open debate and free speech are essential to a healthy democracy.
They ensure that every American can express their opinions, challenge prevailing ideas, and push our collective understanding forward.
That is the spirit on which Incubate Debate is built.
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"Incubate is competitive in the way I've always felt debate should be. It was that atmosphere that was like, oh, okay, I'm going to keep coming back to this. The kids need to see this. This is something that will better them."
Incubate Founder
@j_fishback
interviews Katrina…
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Today: "Incubate is where young Americans debate timely & timeless issues."
Soon: "Incubate is how young Americans debate timely & timeless issues."
Small change, massive impact. Stay tuned!
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We were proud to host our first-ever Incubate Debate tournament in Africa on the eve of
@VP
Kamala Harris' visit.
Over 150 bright Ghanaian students participated in engaging debates on important issues shaping their country.
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A year ago today! Incubate students at our first tournament of the season in our Northwest FL region.
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Watch Now! The 2024 Incubate Debate National Championship Final Round. Presented by
@OpentoDebateOrg
.
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What a kind letter from Mayor Shelly Petrolia of the City of Delray Beach, FL congratulating Incubate Champion Mr. Nicholas Ostheimer on his big win at the second Incubate.Southeast tournament of the 23-24 season. cc:
@citydelraybeach
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Incubate.SouthCarolina: our newest and fastest-growing league.
Incredible students, coaches, and community partners.
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Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship: What does it mean to be an American?
“When I think about what it means to be an American, I think of the words 'courage' and 'unique.'" - Chelsea, PA
Submit your 2min video for the $25k Scholarship:
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At the Incubate Debate National Championship, Christian Bailey of
@OCSD1
secured an impressive fourth place finish.
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If you can, please support our work! We’re seeing tremendous demand from students, parents, schools for our no-cost, merit-based debate tournaments! 🇺🇸
If you're interested in fostering high school speech & debate, support
@Incubatedebate
instead: .
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Incubate Founder
@j_fishback
talks with Peter Boghossian about the fall of legacy high school debate and why Incubate is growing so fast
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Incubate.South Carolina! Middle and high school students from nine schools participated in our inaugural tournament in Beaufort County.
We're looking forward to being back on Dec 9th!
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It was great to have Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, speak with over 100 Incubate students about the importance of diplomacy and debate.
A great discussion on viewpoint diversity, civility, and diplomacy!
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It was an honor to have the
@SecondGentleman
join
@IncubateDebate
yesterday to speak with students and teachers across Florida about the importance of engaged citizenship!
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At the Incubate Debate MLK Symposium, 65 middle and high school students from across Florida came together on MLK Day to honor Dr. King and to debate solutions to issues facing underserved communities.
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Here's who judged Incubate tournaments in the past month 🇺🇸
Sergant First Class, United States Army
Professor of Business, Hillsborough Community College
Deputy Sheriff, Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Fire Chief, Crestview Fire Department
Judge, First Judicial Circuit Court…
Saturday marked another successful Incubate Debate tournament at
@FLSouthern
. Young men and women from six nearby counties engaged in rigorous debates on the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, the implications of a carbon tax, and the pros and cons of a TikTok ban.
Across five rounds,…
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Thank you! At Incubate, we teach young men and women HOW to think, not WHAT to think. 🇺🇸
@j_fishback
Congrats! Amazing kids who are allowed to think for themselves, not ordered what to think. This program gives me hope for our youth of today.❤️
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Our Incubate.Southwest students have a new chant:
"Southwest is best"
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