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Post-Midterms A Study Shows an Online Learning Program Can Decrease Polarization in Local Governments
Cambriae Lee|November 14, 2022CDI and GFOA released a joint research study, Bridging Political Divides in Local Government, recommending ways to enhance cooperation within local governments.Discussing Politics in Classrooms Is an Opportunity for Growth, Not Division
Eliza O'Neil, Ed.M, Jake Fay, Ed.D, EdSurge|November 7, 2022Constructive dialogue can maximize the educational opportunity that elections present. Here's how high school educators can engage students around electionsA Free Educator Guidebook Aims to Make Elections Feel “Teachable” Again
Cambriae Lee|November 2, 2022High school educators can download a free guidebook that provides a framework and activities for facilitating classroom dialogue around elections.IlluminatED Podcast Episode 98: Constructive Dialogue- Mission Possible?!?
IlluminatED Podcast, Mylien Duong, PhD|November 2, 2022Kiran Kodithala talks with Mylien Duong about modeling constructive dialogue for children and fixing the information gap by changing the ways we engage.SEL Tips on Engaging Across Difference with Dr. Mylien Duong
Trending in Education|October 24, 2022Mylien Duong shares recent research from CDI that demonstrates the evidence-based tactics that reduce polarization and improve dialog in college classrooms.'Turning Down the Heat' on Campus Conversations
Inside Higher Ed|August 10, 2022A report from the Constructive Dialogue Institute found that college students who completed their online learning course improved in affective polarization.Study Shows The Constructive Dialogue Institute's Digital Program Reduces Toxic Polarization Among College Students
CDI Staff|August 10, 2022A research study with 755 college students shows that a short online learning program reduces polarization and enhances their conflict resolution skills.Caroline Mehl: Helping People Communicate Across Divides
Philanthropy Roundtable|August 3, 2022Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Caroline Mehl, co-founder and executive director of the Constructive Dialogue Institute.
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