Debate Is Not Just For Prep School Kids Anymore

Thanks to the National Debate Project, children who love to argue can now be a blessing.

Inner-city youths from poverty-stricken areas all over the country are given the opportunity to learn the fine art of debate because the program, says CNN.com. Now schools like Benjamin Mays High School in Atlanta can take on and take out debate teams from wealthy schools.

Don't just love hearing stories like these? At least someone is doing something for poor, yet intelligent students of America.

In fact, I feel that I should do something myself. Here is a list of organizations that you can check out to help ALL children get a chance to recieve the best education possible:

• Teaching for Change
• Cross City Campaign for Urban School Reform
• Institute for Education and Social Policy
• Fair Test
• Parents for Public Schools

[note: I skimmed over these organizations and they seem very legit to me, but it would be smart to do a little research on these oranizations before you get involved in any of their programs. After all, the Internet can be a extremely cruel mistress.]

Historically, if you're white and male and affluent, this is a game you play, but when you level the playing field, everybody wins.

-Melissa Maxey-Wade, executive co-director of the National Debate Project.