The NAVI Difference: Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today
We see what debate really is: Not just arguing, but thinking. Not just talking, but communicating with purpose. Not just winning, but growing into confident, articulate leaders who can navigate our complex world.
Why We're Passionate About Debate Education
Critical Thinking in Action
In an era of information overload, our students learn to analyze, evaluate, and construct evidence-based arguments. They don't just consume information—they master it.
Confidence That Carries Forward
From the nervous third-grader speaking their first argument to the confident high school senior commanding a room, we watch students discover their voice and never lose it again.
Research Skills for Life
Our students become information detectives, learning to dig deep, verify sources, and build compelling cases—skills that serve them in every academic subject and future career.
Teamwork and Leadership
Debate teaches students to collaborate strategically, support teammates, and lead with both conviction and empathy.
College and Career Readiness
Our alumni don't just get into great colleges—they thrive there. They're the students who speak up in seminars, lead group projects, and interview with confidence.
NAVI Education believes in debate because we believe in your child's potential.
Why Choose Navi Education?
At NAVI Education, we believe every student has something powerful to say—and the right to be heard. That's why we've partnered with the Harvard Debate Council to create a world-class debate program that transforms young minds from grades 3 through 12.
When parents ask us why debate matters, we point to our students: the shy 4th grader who now leads student government, the middle schooler who started their own podcast, the high school senior heading to their dream university with scholarship offers.
700+ students. 100+ tournaments.
Countless futures changed.
Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
High School (Grades 9-12)
debate tournaments 2025-6
August
30-31: Harvard (VIRTUAL)
September
12-13/14: Kentucky (VIRTUAL)
October
3-4: Northwestern (VIRTUAL)
4: Tri State Debate League (?) (TBD)
10-11/12: Georgetown (VIRTUAL)
25: Tri State Debate League (HS only) (TBD)
November
7-8/9: Michigan (HS only) (VIRTUAL)
15: Tri State Debate League (HS only) (TBD)
December
11-12/13: Kentucky Digital I (VIRTUAL)
TBD: Tri State Debate League (MS & HS) (TBD)
19-20: Cal Berkeley (VIRTUAL)
February
7-8/9: Stanford (VIRTUAL)
14-16: Harvard (IN-PERSON)
21-22/23: Kentucky Digital II (VIRTUAL)
2/27-28 & 3/1: Westchester Classic (VIRTUAL)
March
7-8/9: Stanford (VIRTUAL)
14-16: Harvard (IN-PERSON)
21-22/23: Kentucky Digital II (VIRTUAL)
2/27-28 & 3/1: Westchester Classic (VIRTUAL)
April
6-7: Kentucky Digital III (VIRTUAL)
27/28: Georgetown Spring (VIRTUAL)
TBD: ADL Championship (HS) (IN-PERSON))
May
TBD: TOC Championship (MS) (VIRTUAL)
TBD: ADL Championship (MS) (IN-PERSON)
2024-5 COMPETITIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Champion/1st Place
UC Berkeley (Elisaqbeth & Samantha)
Georgetown Spring (Amy & Michael)
Finalist/2nd Place
Lakeland (AMy & Michael)
Semifnalist/Third Place
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Quarterfinalist/Fourth Place
Brandon K & Stanley H (Georgetown Spring)
Aiden N & Sarah S (Georgetown Spring)
Speaker Awards (Top 10)
3rd Speaker Award – Amy C (Georgetown Spring)
5th Speaker Award -- Gloria C (Georgetown Spring)
6th Speaker Award – Michael T (Georgetown Spring)
Unlock Your Potential
Official Partnerships
Competitive Tournaments
Official Partnerships
Harvard Deabte Council: Operated in official partnership with the Harvard Debate Council, NAVI provides the tools you need to take your learning to the next level.
Result-Driven Program
Competitive Tournaments
Official Partnerships
Awards & Recognition:
NAVI students participate in competitions during the year and join our summer camp to strengthen their skills and prepare for the season.
As students grow, they develop life-long skills in communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
National & Regional Debate Tournaments:
Students can join up to 9 national debate tournaments, up to 8 regional debate tournaments, and multiple virtual & in-person tournaments. Including debate tournaments at Harvard, Georgetown, Stanford, TOC, and Lakeland.
Leadership & Teamwork
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
NAVI Leadership & Volunteer/Community Service:
Students participating in active NAVI leadership (President, VP, Captain, Treasurer, Secretary).
We offer several volunteer and community services through the NAVI partnership.
Outstanding coaching team
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Founder of DebateUS and former Debate Coach for the Harvard Debate Council (2004-2015), Stefan was instrumental in the development of Public Forum debate in China and has supported programs in the Dominican Republic, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
Johnny Thompson
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Johnny Thompson is a second-year Harvard Law student and a graduate of Yale University. Actively coaching international written debate competitions. He has been coaching with our program for 3 years.
Jazmine Pickens
Stefan Bauschard
Jazmine Pickens
Jazmine Pickens is the Assistant Director of the Harvard Debate Council. She has been a coach at the HDC since 2019 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma and became the Assistant Director in January 2023.
we compete, learn, and grow together
