Building a More Durable Democracy Through Civil Dialogue

During this session, participants will explore how civil dialogue can contribute to a stronger, more durable constitutional democracy. Join Robert B. Talisse of Vanderbilt University as he examines the role of constructive dialogue in democratic life, the challenges political polarization poses to engaging across differences, and how citizens can approach disagreement with curiosity, respect, and a willingness to consider competing perspectives. A teacher facilitator will share classroom-ready resources and strategies for fostering civil dialogue and productive civic engagement among students.