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Countering Political Polarization: A Conversation for Trust and Understanding
This three-step exercise uses intentional listening and questions of curiosity to shift how the participants feel about joining political conversations, particularly around a major election. It engenders trust between the participants and encourages the possibility of healthy conversation in the midst of polarization. This exercise is designed to be used in one-on-one conversations, but it…
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School Community Resources
The National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) and Living Room Conversations (LRC) have deep experience working with communities to build connection, engage trusted voices, and develop positive changes. They co-created a School Community Toolbox (currently in a pilot phase) designed for community anchored organizations led by trusted voices with skills in conflict resolution, restorative facilitation,…
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National Week of Conversation: 5 Days of Dialogue
In support of National Week of Conversation 2023, Essential Partners will host the 5 Days of Dialogue series. From Monday, April 17th through Friday, April 21st, participants will receive one email per day with an insight from EP’s practice as well as free resources and a daily dialogue challenge. Research finds again and again that dialogic conversations across differences are…
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2022 Back-to-School Playbook: Five Practices to Foster Constructive Dialogue in Your Classroom
In our free Back-to-School Playbook, we provide you with actionable steps on how to use constructive dialogue to create learning environments that support nuanced thinking, inclusion, conflict resolution, and openness to diverse perspectives. You can access our free playbook below by entering your email address. Educators who download the playbook can win one of our $100 back-to-school…
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All-America Conversations – National Civic League
Bridging Divides, Building Community. The National Civic League is working with communities across the U.S. to hold “All-America Conversations” across dividing lines and identify ways that we can work together. All-America Conversations are designed to help cities and other groups understand residents’ aspirations for the community, the divisions facing the community, and most importantly, the…
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Resources
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