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In 2023, Let’s Put Down Our Phones and Really Start Discussing Politics
Mylien Duong, PhD|January 11, 2023This year, let's make a resolution to put down our devices and have honest discussions about the political issues that impact our lives.Political Divides Won’t Ruin the Holidays . . . If You Pack Accordingly
Eliza O'Neil, Ed.M, Jake Fay, Ed.D|December 21, 2022Conversations don't have to be painful. The difference between a conversation that divides and one that connects is the mindset and tools you bring to it.Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrates Perspectives' Effectiveness among Adult Learners
CDI Team|March 16, 2022Our first randomized controlled trial (RCT) confirms that the Perspectives online program has a significant positive impact on adult learners.Misperceptions of Political Incivility Online
Peter Oshinki|December 18, 2020Perceptions of incivility in America remain high, yet the overwhelming majority of Americans are committed to peaceful action.Why Can’t We Talk Anymore?
CDI Staff|December 2, 2020We risk losing the commonly accepted norms, systems, and institutions that are required for a highly pluralistic, democratic society to thrive.To Build Bridges, Create Space
CDI Staff|November 23, 2020Creating space becomes a catalyst for bringing people with divergent backgrounds together with the hope of making positive change.Creating a Political Classroom to Reduce Political Polarization
CDI Staff|November 18, 2020Having political K-12 classrooms allows students to enter higher education and the workforce with a deeper sense of the role of citizens in a democracy.Why Building Community – Even Through Discomfort – Could Help Stressed College Students
Shawna Shapiro|November 12, 2020Decades of research shows that one of the key ingredients for a sense of belonging is frequent interaction with diverse groups of peers.
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