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Use our resource library to incorporate character development into your classroom.

Complicating the Narratives

What if journalists covered controversial issues differently — based on how humans actually behave when they are polarized and suspicious?

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Bridging Differences Playbook

A research-informed guide offering practical tools for bridging divides at intrapersonal, interpersonal and intergroup levels.

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How to Lead a Conversation Between People Who Disagree

TED Talk by journalist Eve Pearlman.

In our deeply divided world, how do we have hard conversations with nuance, curiosity and respect?

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Dialogue Journalism: Adapting to Today’s Civic Landscape

If people don’t trust the news media and civil dialogue is contracting, how can journalists adapt their practices to better serve their highest cal

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Teaching Virtues of Thinking Well: Humility and Pride

Suppose that one of our aims, as educators, is to help our students develop virtues of thinking well. How can we do that?

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Intellectual Humility Quiz

Are you willing to concede if you don’t know something? Or do you get defensive when someone questions your beliefs?

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Six Habits of Highly Empathic People

If you think you’re hearing the word “empathy” everywhere, you’re right.

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The Power of Empathy

Empathy Quiz

Research suggests that people differ in the extent to which they experience empathy. How empathic are you?

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Empathy Interview

Students conduct a structured one-on-one interview focused on deep listening and understanding another person’s experiences and motivations.

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Virtues and Vocations (Spring 2025: Civility, Courage and Conviction)

A collection of essays examining the role of civil discourse in higher education and democracy.

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How do we build trust?

A six-part video collection on fostering trust and civil discourse in educational environments.

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