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Upcoming Events

Join us for Close Up Conversations, student deliberations, nationwide conferences, and more! 

 

NextGen Roundtable: Deliberative Youth Summit & Educator Summit

November 10-13, 2026 | Dallas, TX
 
Throughout this three-day deliberative conference with Close Up and the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab, students will consider multiple perspectives on policy issues related to AI and education, critically examine their own views, explore the values and tensions that shape opinions, hear from expert panels, and work with a diverse cohort of peers to reach consensus. Accompanying educators will take part in a concurrent professional development conference to give students the skills to engage with different perspectives and lead from a place of consensus.

 
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Close Up at the NAIS Gather Conference

December 3, 2026 | 1:45-3:00pm ET | Boston, MA
 
Join Close Up Director of Professional Development Sante Mastriana at NAIS Gather 2026, where he’ll be leading a session on “Navigating Challenging Conversations at School.” When today’s headlines walk into your classroom, are you ready? Drawing on 50 years of nonpartisan, issue-centered education, Close Up equips educators with practical tools to turn polarizing topics into productive learning. Walk away with strategies to build classroom norms rooted in empathy, apply a values framework across policy issues, teach students to critically analyze media coverage, and confidently redirect discourse when it breaks down. This session is designed for educators across all disciplines who are ready to create classrooms where tough conversations lead to real growth.

 
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Teaching with Disciplined Nonpartisanship

Videos | December 5, 2024

This workshop will equip educators with the skills to facilitate discussions around controversial issues while maintaining a neutral position.

America in One Room: Data and Impact on First-time Voters Ahead of the Election

Videos | September 21, 2024

Check out the unveiling of the America in One Room: The Youth Vote impact report!

Insights from a Freedom Rider

Videos | June 7, 2023

During this #CloseUpConversations webinar Close Up sits down with Freedom Rider, Joan Mulholland.

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