Ethics Bowl Featured in National News Coverage

This morning, the Associated Press published a feature highlighting the National High School Ethics Bowl, focusing on the program’s distinctive approach to dialogue and ethical reflection.

The article draws comparisons between Ethics Bowl and other academic competitions, aiming to capture what sets NHSEB apart through the perspectives of those in attendance.

“Many a young debater may learn the rhetorical skills to become a successful lawyer or politician, subduing an opponent through wit and wordplay. But are they learning skills that will make them better citizens of an increasingly complex and contentious republic?

In an age when many Americans are wondering whether it is still possible to have a principled, respectful disagreement over important issues, proponents of Ethics Bowl say it points the way.”