Our constitutional democracy requires students to develop bridge-building skills to collaborate across different perspectives. "Bridging Heroes in the Prohuman Classroom" is a panel discussion featuring innovative civics educators aiming to inspire young bridge builders and foster a sense of shared humanity in classrooms. Moderated by Kent Lenci and joined by NCDD members - Living Room Conversations and AllSides, the event aims to address the prevalent demonization and division in society by equipping students with skills to collaborate across perspectives. Happening TODAY, April 18th at 8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific - listen to civic educators and develop new ideas to implement at your school! Learn more in the post below and register here!
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Join April 19th "Divided We Fall: Listening With Curiosity" Discussion with Film Cast and Crew4/17/2024 Join us for the National Week of Conversation (NWOC) virtual event on April 19th to discuss the new documentary "Divided We Fall: Listening With Curiosity", happening at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific. The film explores how strangers divided over President Trump's presidency come together to discuss divisive issues like gun violence and immigration, and the film highlights the power of listening with curiosity to bridge divides. Open to anyone interested in promoting cohesion, participants are encouraged to complete a questionnaire and stream the film before attending the virtual event. Learn more in the post below and register here! Enhancing Civic Conversations with the Fora App during National Week of Conversation (NWOC)4/16/2024 ICYMI - A great line-up for the National Week of Conversation (NWOC) is happening now until this Friday. Today is an interesting NWOC signature webinar titled "Building Communities that Listen: Crossing Party Lines Using the Fora App", at 12pm Eastern, 9am Pacific. Participants from the Fora Mobile pilot will share their experiences with the platform aimed at enhancing civic conversations. This event showcases an app-based solution for addressing toxic divisions and encourages attendees to explore implementing similar tools in their communities. It's tailored for individuals involved in fostering meaningful conversations across diverse sectors like local government, education, faith-based organizations, and media. Learn more in the post below and join the event here! We are excited to announce the new NCDD Job & Internship Board!
Our job and internship board connects individuals and organizations committed to driving positive change through meaningful conversations and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the field, our job and internship board offers a wide array of opportunities tailored to your skills and interests.
We'll share new positions via the Job-Internship Board regularly, so make sure you bookmark the page and check back when you're looking for new opportunities. You'll notice at the top of the NCDD site, under the "News" tab, there is link to the new "NCDD Job-Internship Board". Jump to the NCDD Job & Internship Board here: www.ncdd.org/dd-jobs-internship-board. The Making A Living List (D&D Jobs List) will still remain active and we encourage members to continue sharing job/internships in that space if that is your preference. Opportunities shared on the Jobs list will be reshared on the Jobs Board to help further boost announcements in a public-facing place on the NCDD site for easier access. The University Network for Collaborative Governance (UNCG) 2024 Conference happening June 20-22 in Portland focuses on the theme of roots and growth in collaborative governance, exploring its evolution and future prospects. The call for proposals seeks presentations and panels aligned with this theme across three tracks: the field of collaborative governance, innovation in related areas, and personal or organizational growth for UNCG members and partners. Submissions are encouraged from both UNCG members and non-members by April 22, 2024. Learn more below and on UNCG2024 site here.
Public Agenda is accepting applications for the Pennsylvania Education Equity Project, aiming to fund projects demonstrating effective strategies for implementing Pennsylvania’s new culturally relevant and sustaining education mandate. Six or more grants of up to $30,000 each, will be awarded to researchers affiliated with public or nonprofit U.S. universities. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm ET on May 1, 2024. Join one of the online Q&A sessions on either Friday, April 12th, or Tuesday, April 16th. Learn more below and on PA's site here. NCDD member org, Healthy Democracy, is seeking a full-time Program Director responsible for managing programs, and cultivating new partnerships and communications. The full-time position offers a salary of $55,977, with applications closing on April 21, 2024. Thank you to Kacey Bull, Healthy Democracy's Director of Outreach and Communication, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more below and on HD's site here. Starting this week - Join the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)'s Practicing Democracy Workshop Series, happening until the end of April. This series with AASCU's American Democracy Project supports helping our campuses prepare students and communities to participate in the 2024 local, state, and national elections. Thank you to Ellen Knutson, program manager with AASCU Practicing Democracy, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more below and register on AASCU's site here. If you're looking to gain further related skills, then make sure you join us for our webinar tomorrow - "Building Trust in Elections through Living Room Conversations", co-hosted with NCDD member organizations - National Civic League and Living Room Conversations. April 10th at 4 pm ET, 3 pm CT, 2 pm MT, 1 pm PT. Learn more here and register! Join our webinar "Building Trust in Elections through Living Room Conversations" - Gain insights and tools for fairness and inclusivity, co-hosted with NCDD member organizations, National Civic League and Living Room Conversations. April 10th at 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT / 2 pm MT / 1 pm PT. Plus, explore opportunities for fundraising, connect with emerging leaders, and collaborate on strengthening the connection between dialogue and journalism through NCDD's working groups. Don't miss out on these dynamic initiatives shaping the future of democracy! Federation for Innovation in Democracy North America Launches, Plus Citizens' Assembly School4/5/2024 We invite you to check out the newly launched Federation for Innovation in Democracy North America (FIDE NA), which aims to advocate for Citizens' Assemblies and provide technical guidance. They're hosting a Capacity Building School from April 18-20 in DC featuring international experts, and the Global Innovations in Democracy event from April 15-17. Thank you to Marjan H. Ehsassi, FIDE NA Executive Director, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more in the post below and on the FIDE NA site here. |
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