The Acceptance Project

Facilitates civil discourse in high schools to develop empathic leaders and critical thinkers

Primary audience
High School Students
Work area
Civic Education
Topic
Civil Discourse
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About Organization

The Acceptance Project is a youth-led organization that brings structured dialogue programs to American high schools. The organization trains students to lead civil discourse sessions, fostering skills in active listening, empathy, and critical thinking among their peers.

What They Focus On

Youth Civic Engagement

Empowering high school students to participate meaningfully in democratic dialogue and develop leadership capabilities

Dialogue and Mediation

Teaching structured communication techniques that enable respectful conversation across political and social divides

Educational Innovation

Creating peer-to-peer learning models where students train and mentor each other in essential civic skills

How They Work

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  • 01

    Student Recruitment

    Identify and engage motivated students to become trained facilitators within their high schools

  • 02

    Facilitator Training

    Teach youth leaders dialogue techniques, active listening skills, and methods for managing difficult conversations

  • 03

    Discourse Sessions

    Student facilitators lead structured civil discourse workshops with peers on relevant contemporary topics

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Gather feedback and measure changes in empathy, listening skills, and critical thinking among participants

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Acceptance Project

Civil Discourse Workshops

Structured dialogue sessions in high schools teaching students to engage respectfully across differences and viewpoints

Youth Leadership Training

Student-led program training peers to facilitate constructive conversations and model empathic communication in their schools

Critical Thinking Curriculum

Educational framework helping students analyze complex issues, evaluate sources, and form independent evidence-based perspectives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Acceptance Project.

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Contact

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Email

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