The flourishing, functional democracy of tomorrow requires that today’s students are provided with a solid foundation to develop the skills that will allow them to effectively collaborate across lines of disagreement. National Week of Conversation 2023 saw students, parents, policy-makers, teachers, and school board members participate in courageous conversations and learn how to lead this work in K-12 schools across the country. Developing the ability to engage across differences of perspectives and values reinforces core educational goals while positioning students to become effective leaders and constructive participants in a resilient and thriving democracy tomorrow.

Our collective of local, state, and national non-profits collaborating towards the National Week of Conversation invite you to share stories of bridging happening in K-12 spaces where you live and work. We also invite you to check out the inspirational stories and resources linked below.