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Host Conversations

The next generation of leaders join other students in their classrooms or across the country for enriching conversations.

The technological transformation which has contributed to increasing polarization and siloing throughout society, most acutely impacts those who engage technology the most, often young people. It’s more important than ever to teach the next generation how to reach beyond these filter bubbles and have fresh conversations with people who may disagree or have different backgrounds and perspectives. Today’s students are developing the habits that will define American culture for decades to come. Intellectually curious conversations characterized by listening first to understand can be a cornerstone of that future if we offer students those opportunities and skills today. Explore ideas for schools below then get involved in National Conversation Project by hosting conversations at your school or by virtually connecting with classrooms across the country!

Ideas for Schools

Make the most of your conversations by exploring our guides, tips, insights, wisdom, assessments, and training in Conversation Resources. Additional ideas for schools are outlined below. Don't forget to add your conversation!

Set the tone in your classroom

  • Relationships First (AllSides for Schools)
  • Setting Classroom Expectations for Trust, Tolerance and Civil Discourse (Bill of Rights Institute)

Lesson plans and discussion guides on NCP's popular topics and more

  • What’s My Bias? (AllSides for Schools)
  • Free Speech (AllSides for Schools)
  • Debating Free Speech on Campus (Bill of Rights Institute)
  • Free Speech vs Privacy: Snyder v Phelps (Bill of Rights Institute)
  • Economic Inequality (AllSides for Schools)
  • Gun Control and Gun Rights (AllSides for Schools)
  • “Should semi-automatic rifles be banned?” (Bill of Rights Institute)
  • Immigration (AllSides for Schools)
  • Race & Civil Rights (AllSides for Schools)
  • “Have race relations deteriorated in the United States?” (Bill of Rights Institute)
  • More Lesson Plans (AllSides)
  • More Lesson Plans (Bill of Rights Institute)

Connect with another classroom across the country for virtual conversation via Mismatch. Contact Julie.