Pedagogical Research
Student fixed effects estimates show debate had positive impacts on ELA test scores of 0.13 SD, equivalent to 68% of a full year of average 9th grade learning.
Citation: Schueler, Beth E., and Katherine E. Larned. (2023). Interscholastic Policy Debate Promotes Critical Thinking and College-going: Evidence From Boston Public Schools. (EdWorkingPaper: 23-825). Retrieved from Annenberg Institute at Brown University: https://doi.org/10.26300/e8at-8836