Democracy
As our nation approaches 250 years of independence and its 57th presidential election, Community Conversations invites New Yorkers to discuss the role democracy plays in their lives as members of local, national, and global communities. Each conversation uses a short text as a starting point for discussions about civic participation and the meaning of democracy.
Community Conversations toolkits on democracy offer everything necessary for “do-it-yourself” discussions, including:
- Texts suitable for different age groups.
- Sample discussion questions.
- Guidelines for starting and sustaining good conversation.
- Tips on how to host a conversation.
Toolkits & Additional Resources
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Community Conversations for Young Adults >
Community Conversations for Kids >
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Community Conversations brings together members of a group, organization or neighborhood to join in a facilitated discussion of a short reading. |
Additional resources for Community Conversations:
Evaluations, logos, and other planning tools are available on our Admin page.
To download a complete Community Conversations toolkit, please register with the Council.
Community Conversations Democracy Toolkit |
Community Conversations for Young Adults brings together middle school, high school or college students to join in a facilitated discussion of a short reading. |
Additional resources for Community Conversations for Young Adults:
Evaluations, logos, and other planning tools are available on our Admin page.
To download a complete Community Conversations for Young Adults toolkit, please register with the Council.
Community Conversations for Young Adults Democracy Toolkit |
Community Conversations for Kids brings together children in upper elementary and middle school students the opportunity to engage in a facilitated discussion of a short reading. |
Additional resources for Community Conversations for Kids:
- Event Flyer
- Text for Invitation Emails
Evaluations, logos, and other planning tools are available on our Admin page.
Community Conversations for Kids Democracy Toolkit
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