Can We Talk? is an experiential learning program that has been featured in the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. It introduces students (and adults) to skills and habits that promote productive dialogue across differences. It tries to counter the political polarization and student anxiety that plague our nation.
We don't shy away from tough political conversations. Instead, we frame them for reflective engagement. We provide skilled moderators, resources, and prompts.
The program, run by the Pennsylvania Project for Civic Engagement, has worked with over 1,500 students in 60 high schools and colleges around the Commonwealth and the rest of the U.S. In evaluations, students give Can We Talk? an average score of 8.7 out of 10 for being "valuable" and 9 out of 10 for whether they'd recommend it to a friend. Read these case studies of how teachers have deployed Can We Talk? in their classrooms, and see coverage from Philadephia's 6abc of the program at work in local classrooms.
High school teachers can now incorporate the program into their classrooms in Pennsylvania. Is your class interested? Connect with PPCE co-directors Chris Satullo at [email protected] or Harris Sokoloff at [email protected].
