Skip to main content
Menu Study Site Homepage
  • Help
  • Access Codes
  • Create an account
  • Login

    Access

    • New User?
    • Request new password
    • Create a new account

     

    Password Reset - We have updated our systems. If you are an exisitng user and have not reset your password since Dec 19, please reset your password now or create an account to access restricted resources.

    Alternatively, contact us on:

    • US (and territories)please call 800-818-7243
    • Europe (and territories) please call +44(0)207 324 8500

Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities

by Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney

Student Resources

  • Social Studies Mission/Vision Statements
  • Resources on Open vs. Settled Questions
  • Resources for Working with Parents and the Community
  • Resources that Support Educators and Students
  • Resources for Handling Unexpected Conversations and Scenarios
  • Resources for Classroom Contracts and Student Agreements
  • Resources that Support Skill Development
  • Resources on Structured Academic Controversies (SACs)
  • Resources that Support Fishbowl
  • Resources that Support Socratic Seminars
  • Resources that Support Philosophical Chairs
  • Additional Discourse Strategies
  • Resources that Support Restorative Circles
  • Resources that Support Curriculum Review
  • Additional Curriculum Goals
  • Additional Trainings
  • Sample Rubrics and Success Criteria
  • Additional Conversation Resources and Topics
  • Organizational Tool Ideas and Templates
  • Podcasts
  • Downloadables

Podcasts

Podcast interviews with Joe Schmidt & Nichelle Pinkney

  • “Courageous Conversations About Contentious Topics with Joe Schmidt” – Teaching History, Politics, and Stuff (1/21/21)
  • "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without expecting it." - The Teach Different Podcast (10/26/21)
  • “Nichelle Pinkney & Joe Schmdit Talk Belonging, Empathy, and Civil Discourse” - Conceptually Speaking Podcast (3/10/22)

Podcast recommendations

  • “How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt?” – Freakonomics Radio (10/13/21)
  • “Disinformation and Democracy” – Now & Then (12/7/21)
  • “Changing Our Minds” – TED Radio Hour (12/2/21)
  • “Teacher Political Disclosure in Contentious Times with Rebecca Geller” – Visions of Education (4/30/21)
  • “Teaching Racial Literacy & Controversial Issues” – Visions of Education (1/1/19)
  • “Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?” – No Stupid Questions (1/23/22)

© 2023 Sage Publications Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd.

Terms of Service • Copyright Notice • Privacy PolicyPrivacy Policy

Browser not supported close

You are using a browser version that is no longer supported by this website and could result in a less-than-optimal experience.

To ensure full site functionality, please use an alternative web browser or upgrade your version of Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome