Chicago Debate League Named a Mutual of America 2013 Community Partnership Award Winner

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America announced today that Chicago Debate League (CDL) was named an Honorable Mention recipient in the 2013 Community Partnership Award competition.

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Since 1997, CDL has transformed the lives of more than 10,000 low-income Chicago students by providing a high-impact after-school program to hone their critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creative skills. A joint program by the Chicago Debate Commission and Chicago Public Schools, CDL motivates students to spend up to 400 hours of out-of-school time participating in debate preparation activities.

Independent, peer-reviewed research based on 10 years of Chicago Public School data shows that debate participation significantly raises grades, increases graduation rates and improves college readiness. During 2012–13, nearly 1,400 students from 46 high schools and 25 middle schools took part in the program.

"Debate is uniquely suited to develop at-risk students' literacy and critical thinking skills, while inspiring academic success and active civic participation," said Edie Canter, Executive Director of the Chicago Debate Commission. "We're proud of our track record of transforming the lives of thousands of Chicago students through debate."

About the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that 10 nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to society. Since its inception in 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 180 partnerships from cities and towns all across America. To learn more about the Community Partnership Award, visit mutualofamerica.com/cpa.

"All of the 2013 honorees are leaders in society, creating innovative and effective solutions to help those in need," said Thomas J. Moran, Chairman, President and CEO, Mutual of America. "Through the Community Partnership Award, Mutual of America is proud to recognize, support and help extend the reach of these vital partnerships."

About Mutual of America

Mutual of America specializes in providing retirement products and related services to organizations and their employees, as well as to individuals. Since 1945, Mutual of America has remained committed to offering plan sponsors, plan participants and individuals carefully selected, quality products and services at a competitive price and the personal attention they need to help build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. For more information, visit mutualofamerica.com.

SOURCE Mutual of America

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