Brandon Theis listens as Emily Fenichel, during debate practice, argues in favor of dissecting animals in science class. (Sun photo by Doug Kapustin / January 8, 2008)Two dozen Maryland middle school students are debating various issues as part of a class developed to teach them the art of thinking critically and crafting reasoned arguments. "I just see it as a really powerful teaching tool," said teacher Nan Dove. "It makes them better students and better citizens." The Sun (Baltimore)
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