When the Newark Debate Academy made Women’s History

In 2018, Brianna Aaron from Science Park High School becomes the first Black Woman to win the coveted Dukes and Bailey Cup, an award given annually to the Lincoln Douglas debater attending the NDCA National Tournament who has accumulated the highest qualifying point total in their top five tournament placements during the year.

Debate in the Classroom: Back in action and stronger than ever!

We are proud to announce that 37 Newark schools now...

2025–2026 School Year Begins With a Bang for the Newark Debate Academy

NEWARK, N.J. — November 26, 2025 —The Newark Debate Academy...