The Big Idea: How This Campus Project Is Training Students to Debate Hard Topics Productively

Bradford Skow and Alex Byrne, philosophy professors and two co-directors of the MIT Civil Discourse Project, discuss helping ...
News Tribune

COMMENTARY: A blueprint for civil discourse on campus

Americans are not optimistic about the state of higher education. A 2025 Pew Research survey revealed that seven in 10 adults believe that higher education in the United States is generally going in ...
Janesville Gazette

'Set an example of civil, respectful discourse.' Rock County Board condemns political violence, 'inflammatory language'

JANESVILLE — The Rock County Board on Thursday night approved a resolution that condemns political violence and intimidation and called on elected officials to refrain from making “inflammatory ...
Psychology Today

Cultivating Holistic Civil Discourse Amongst Youth

In a world marked by nearly ubiquitous technology use, rapid information flows, and shifting norms of communication, cultivating civil discourse in schools has never been more important. Civil ...
Badger Herald

Civil discourse critical to reject hate, build community

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin spoke at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education where she emphasized the importance of civil discourse on college campuses in the wake of recent ...
Orange County Register

In an age of digital discourse, how can educators get youth talking in civil discourse

Students are stuck in a modern catch-22 situation, a new national research report by the Chapman University-based Or Initiative says about the state of civil discourse among youth. Youth are eager to ...
Inside Higher Ed

Charlie Kirk: Hero of ‘Civil Discourse’ or Fount of Division?

The House of Representatives passed a resolution this month honoring Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and close Trump ally who was shot to death Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. The ...