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Educator Conferences

Connecting teachers and administrators to bring civil discourse and deliberative dialogue back to their school communities.

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An opportunity for connection and professional development alongside student learning. 

Close Up’s educator conferences bring together teachers and administrators from all corners of the United States to engage in professional development built on our 50+ years of experience in fostering dialogue across differences. Educators take part in workshops to build the skills of facilitation and deliberation, observe their students in action, and develop and practice strategies to bring the work of civil discourse back to their classrooms.

 

Upcoming Educator Conferences

 

NextGen Roundtable: Deliberative Youth Summit

A NextGen Roundtable student deliberation and educator program hosted by Close Up and the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab. Learn More >

NAIS Student Civic Leadership Summit

Engage with young leaders in D.C. to make a lasting community impact! Learn More >

Montgomery Youth Summit

A summit for high school students and educators, exploring history, storytelling, and civic action alongside the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Sites in Montgomery, Alabama. Learn More >