Lake Oswego students made history this year, sweeping the 2026 Oregon Ethics Bowl at both the middle and high school levels. Ten teams. Fifty students. And countless hours of thoughtful dialogue, collaboration, and courageous thinking.

In this episode, we hear directly from four students who helped lead the way. They offer a window into what Ethics Bowl really is, and what it isn’t. This isn’t a debate. It’s not about winning an argument. It’s about listening deeply, considering multiple perspectives, and working collaboratively to explore complex, real-world ethical questions.

We dive into some of this year’s topics, including the role of AI in the courtroom and how we think about exposure to different ways of life. Most importantly, this conversation highlights how students grow through the process, not just as critical thinkers, but as teammates, communicators, and leaders.

Tune in to hear how Lake Oswego students are learning to navigate complexity with curiosity, empathy, and confidence, and why experiences like Ethics Bowl are shaping skills that matter far beyond the classroom.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Finn Kelly, Student, Lake Oswego Middle School

Jai Lim, Student, Lake Oswego Middle School

Sophia Lu, Student, Lake Oswego High School

Norway Vo, Student, Lake Oswego High School

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Ethics Bowl Champions in Thinking, Listening, and Leading