Connections 2022: Innovating for Democracy

NCDD Member Organization, the Kettering Foundation, announced the release of their most recent publication,  Connections 2022: Innovating for Democracy. This issue explores learnings from Kettering's research around the challenges to democracy and takeaways on how various sectors are working to address those challenges. Read the highlights in the post below and download the publication for free on Kettering's site here.

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Connections 2022: Innovating for Democracy

Connections 2022 is a deep dive into Kettering research: what we’ve done—and where we want to move in the future. The issue, edited by KF director of strategic initiatives Melinda Gilmore with KF senior associate Maura Casey, features research spearheaded by Kettering program staff and colleagues. It includes articles focused on how citizens and professionals are tackling the challenges of democracy, from elementary students developing deliberative citizenship to journalists rethinking how they engage with the community. One common theme runs throughout: the work of democracy includes experimenting and learning together. The authors invite you to learn with them and consider how you might innovate for democracy in your community.

Articles in this issue:

• The Work of the Kettering Foundation: Challenges and Changes Ahead by Sharon Davies
• The Citizens’ Accord Forum: Building a Shared Society in a Sustainable Democracy by Phillip D. Lurie, Udi Cohen  
• On the Formation of Citizens by Elizabeth Gish, Camryn Wilson
• Learning Exchange: A Democratic Way of Working by Sarah Murphy, Brad Rourke 
• The Battle to Preserve Our Democracy: An Interview with Sharon L. Davies by Scott London 
• Deliberative Pedagogy in Elementary Schools by Mindy LaBreck, Stacie Molnar-Main  
• Humanities Councils: Working For and With the Public by Joni Doherty, Melinda Gilmore  
• Deliberation Tackles Tough Issues on Campus by Alex Lovit 
• Breaking the Mold: Journalism Reimagined  by Paloma Dallas, Paula Ellis 
• Reimagining Public Service, Professionalism, and Public Institutions: Fostering Democratic Practices by Valerie A. Lemmie, Kara Lindaman 

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Find the full publication at: www.kettering.org/catalog/product/connections-2022.