The Frontiers of Democracy conference at Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life, happening from June 13 to June 15, 2024, will delve into the theme of "Violence, Nonviolence, and Robust Democracy." It will bring together practitioners and scholars to discuss the definitions and causes of political violence and nonviolence, while also exploring strategies for building inclusive democracy. Early registration with discounted rates is open until March 29, and proposals for conference sessions are welcomed until April 16. Learn more below. Thank you for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network, Peter Levine, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Lincoln Filene Professor of Citizenship & Public Affairs in Tufts University's Jonathan Tisch College of Civic Life!
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Throughout the week of April 15-21, 2024 - as part of the 7th annual National Week of Conversation - community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Part of the #DisagreeBetter campaign, the Better Together Film Festival aims to promote unity and understanding through nonpartisan films that showcase stories of bridging divides. Hosted by various community spaces nationwide, these screenings will be followed by facilitated discussions to encourage dialogue among diverse audiences. Join a film screening or host your own! Learn more in the blog post below. Civic Learning Week, held annually by iCivics, emphasizes the critical need for civic education in fostering a robust democracy. Civic Learning Week 2024 is happening THIS WEEK, from March 11th to 15th! Educators, students, and community members will have opportunities to engage in discussions and activities aimed at promoting informed and active citizenship across the nation. This initiative seeks to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively in self-governance and strengthen democratic principles. Learn more in the blog post below and join CLW! Fostering trust in local election processes and promoting interpersonal connections can strengthen overall trust in elections. In response to concerns about the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, NCDD Member Organization, Living Room Conversations created a new guide, "Trust in Elections". By utilizing these guides as a framework for dialogue and organizing pilot projects, communities can actively work towards building confidence in elections at both local and national levels. Learn more in the blog post below. Story-Power-Place: Upcoming Facilitators Training Cultivating Liberatory Power Through Story3/8/2024 How might we intentionally illuminate narratives that serve collective thriving, through the stories we share? Join the Food Culture Collective for "Story, Power, Place," an online facilitation course starting March 26th. Participants will learn to engage storytelling as a transformative communal practice in liberatory power, fostering connections and empowerment within their communities. Thank you to Pui-Ling Lew, Food Culture Collective Co-Director, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more in the blog post below. The Interactive Program Design & Delivery workshop offered by NCDD Member Organization, The Public Square Academy (PSA), is an eight-week program designed to assist participants in creating interactive educational programs for delivery through the PSA platform. Participants will learn to develop various interactive educational programs, such as self-paced courses, workshops, and virtual events, while understanding the importance of interactivity and overcoming participation barriers. Enrollment is open, starting March 19 at 10 - 11:30am PST. NCDD members have access to an INCREDIBLE 75% discount!! No seriously, you are going to want to check this out. HUGE thank you to Michael Freedman, Public Square Academy's Founder, for this generous opportunity and sharing it with the NCDD network! Learn more in the blog post below, as well as, several additional announcements. NCDD Sustaining Partner, The Interactivity Foundation, is offering its annual Collaborative Discussion Coach Summer Training for those interested in becoming certified coaches and registration is now open. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of collaborative discussion concepts, become familiar with the toolkit, and learn how to facilitate. Register by May 5th and learn more in the post below. Thanks to Ritu Thomas, IF's Collaborative Discussion Project Assistant Director, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network!
The NCA Public Dialogue and Deliberation Division (PD3) call for submissions are open for the 110th National Communication Association (NCA) convention in New Orleans happening November 21-24, 2024. Focusing on the theme "Communication for Greater Regard" - Scholars, practitioners, and students are encouraged to submit contributions that explore the role of communication in fostering greater regard in society. Submissions are due by April 5th. Learn more in the post below.
NCDD member, Chris Anderson, recently shared the following opportunity with NCDD - Wabash College announces a one-year post-doctoral Fellowship in Dialogue and Deliberation beginning July 1, 2024. Applicants are welcome from diverse academic backgrounds; however, the candidate’s teaching and research should connect the intersections of dialogue and deliberation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply ASAP as applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Learn more in the post below.
It is February 2024, and NCDD is asking our friends and followers to show us some love! At NCDD, we are more than just a network – we are a movement. We serve as a vibrant nexus, a beacon of hope, and a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is clear: to bring people together across all boundaries – political, social, and cultural – to engage in dialogue, deliberate thoughtfully, and forge solutions that work for all. The NCDD Board of Directors have offered to match your donations in this final week of February, up to $2024 (see what we did there?). This quick match campaign will help give us a lift as we move into March, and we have a lot in store. NCDD has kicked off 2024 with lots of activity:
At NCDD, we provide the stage for members of the dialogue and deliberation community to shine, share, and soar. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts. Join us on this exhilarating journey of possibility and potential. Can you donate $24 today to honor this future we want to build? Your donations over the next week will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2024. Show us you are a part of this movement by making a donation today! Here is what some of our members have to say about the importance of supporting NCDD: We all need a home--a place of mutual support where we can restore ourselves. For the democracy-building practices of dialogue and deliberation, the NCDD has been that sort of home. Let’s join together to take care of this home and make sure it offers a place to gather and learn together for another generation--and generations to come. The work we do in dialogue and deliberation can be daunting, draining, even demoralizing. In those moments, and in the moments of triumph, NCDD has been there--offering community, opportunity, education, resources, and support in a way that almost no organization has done. We know we need more of our work to happen--and for that to happen, we need a thriving NCDD to lead the way. Tell us you are on board - and double your impact with a donation today. Together, let's build a future where dialogue and deliberation are not just ideals, but the beating heart of democracy itself. |
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