Read, listen, watch, contemplate and self-evaluate
See Deb Schiano if access is limited.
Remarks by Kristen Cambell at the Waging Democracy Forum
A cross-country reporting road trip, exploring issues that divide us and stories that unite us. A project of WGBH and The GroundTruth Project.
When students engage in high-quality discussion they enjoy their classes more and are interested in what their peers have to say. So what does this look like in the classroom?
This Explainer defines the term political polarization and provides information on how it impacts US politics and society.
A deepening chasm between Jenn Stanley, a liberal, and her father, Peter, who votes Republican, made it difficult to talk about the things they care about. They sat down to try and listen to each other’s points of view.
webinar of a two-part series, strategies are modeled to help teachers foster civil discourse in their classrooms.
The Hewlett Foundation commissioned this report to provide an overview of the current state of the literature on the relationship between social media; political polarization; and political “disinformation,” a term used to encompass a wide range of types of information about politics found online, including “fake news,” rumors, deliberately factually incorrect information, inadvertently factually incorrect ...
Thoughtful citizens read, criticize, analyze, and create arguments daily---reading the paper, watching the news, surfing the internet, talking among friends, family, and co-workers. These small moments in everyday life make up a strong democracy. By exploring the XPs in this playlist, you will hone your skills to recognize and respond to the issues that surround you.
Revitalizing America Together
We are real people, not a bunch of demographic characteristics.
From Oct. 3 to Nov. 7, we invite teenagers to have productive, respectful conversations on our site about issues that divide us this election season.
We can start having the conversations we want to be hearing.
A website designed to open your mind by showing you what you‘re missing due to echo chambers and filter bubbles. The site displays two sides of current events, historic and classic debates.
Promoting monthly CIVIL discussions in libraries and classrooms throughout America
Promoting Civil Discourse on Race & Identity Cate Arnold, Teacher, US History I Deeth Ellis, Head Librarian Boston Latin School March 26, 2017 https://goo.gl/Ae1ge6 Twitter: @deethellis & @catearnoldatBLS Cate - First of all we’d like to welcome you all to this session. Introduce ourselves (name ...
QallOut is where intellectuals debate trending topics over live video. QallOut also hosts the world's biggest freestyle debate competition, which has been dubbed 'The UFC of Debate'
lesson plan template and teaching resources. Civil Discourse in the Classroom—based on lessons tested in diverse classrooms across the United States and proven effective with a wide range of students and topics—will introduce educators to bas
Learn from teachers and students what educators should consider when integrating student-centered discussion and deliberation in the classroom. Also watch Tanya Nguyen, an English teacher, use the Co-Pilot Strategy with her students where they move between small group and large group collaborative discussions in order to build skills and confidence that enable all students to participate.
Joan Blades and John Gable want you to make friends with people who vote differently than you do. A pair of political opposites, the two longtime pals know the value of engaging in honest conversations with people you don't immediately agree with. Join them as they explain how to bridge the gaps in understanding between people on opposite sides of the political spectrum -- and create opportunities for mutual listening and consideration (and, maybe, lasting friendships).
