You are invited to join the upcoming free training "Bridging Across Political Differences" this Friday, January 9, from 3-5 pm Eastern, 12-2 pm Pacific​. Hosted by NCDD and the Democracy Resource Hub (DRH), this session brings together experienced practitioners who use different approaches to bridge political differences. Rather than offering a single method, the training explores when and how different strategies work, their limits, and what practitioners have learned from real-world experience.  These trainings are for civic hub builders, local leaders of place-based projects, engagement practitioners who are new to this work, and experienced practitioners looking to build new skills and deepen their practice. Learn more in the blog post below and register to join this free two-hour training at this link.

NCDD Sustaining Partner, The Interactivity Foundation, is offering a Collaborative Discussion Coach Training designed for educators, librarians, community leaders, and others passionate about dialogue. This interactive online training runs from May 28 to June 3, 2025, and provides participants with hands-on experience using the Collaborative Discussion Toolkit, access to exclusive coaching resources, and the ability to award certificates and digital badges. The cost is $495, with scholarships available. Space is limited to 10 participants, and the registration deadline is Sunday, May 4. Read more in the blog post below.

​The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD) is launching an exciting initiative to strengthen dialogue work in higher education. We're calling on educators, administrators, students, and dialogue practitioners to help shape the upcoming Higher Education Dialogue Summit this June. By participating in our survey, you can directly influence the summit's schedule, agenda, and focus areas while contributing to a growing network of campus dialogue leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to make an impact—complete the survey and share it with your colleagues today! Read more in the blog post below.

​The Empathy Circle Summits, hosted by The Empathy Center, bring together people passionate about empathic communication to foster deeper human connections. The next summit is Saturday, April 5th. Attendees will gain personal growth, professional development, and hands-on experience in empathic listening. Supported by the International Listening Association (ILA), a Network Partner of the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation, this event promotes a more empathetic, connected world. Read more in the blog post below.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Coming to the Table National Gathering in St. Paul, Minnesota! From June 12-15, participants will engage in transformational discussions on racial healing, reparations, and truth-telling. This year’s theme, “Keep the Dream Alive,”​ honors Dr. King’s vision and deepens our collective commitment to justice and reconciliation. Join us for keynote sessions, breakout discussions, and powerful community experiences. Learn more about registration, breakout session proposals, and scholarship opportunities below.