Minneapolis Public Schools

The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL) is a program of Augsburg University which provides resources and programming to support competitive academic debate in Twin Cities high schools and middle schools.

The mission of MNUDL is to empower students through competitive academic debate to become engaged learners, critical thinkers, and active global citizens who are effective advocates for themselves and their communities. Sanford's Urban Debate Team historically has excelled in tournaments. Ms. Rhonda Lund has been leading the team for many years and will be back at Sanford this fall to continue to work with our team! No experience is necessary. You will learn all the skills you need to be successful.

• Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.
  • Pricing Scale:
    • Option 1 - Class Fee - covers staffing and supply costs
    • Option 2 - Higher price level 1- supports sustainable programming & scholarships
    • Option 3 - Higher price level 2 - supports sustainable programming & scholarships
    • Option 4 - Partial Scholarship price
    • Option 5 - Full Scholarship price