Our Conversation Projects are public-private partnerships that strengthen communities by certifying local teachers to lead meaningful conversations in their classrooms and in public settings. We break social isolation, support mental well-being and create space for courageous expression, helping bridge communication gaps across generations.

Real conversations are needed now more than ever. The Conversation Project charts the path.

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Authentic conversations are not haphazard or random. They become predictable through routines and long-term commitments to learning and personal development. The Conversation Project is committed to empowering teachers, families and communities to rely on each other to find their voice so that our society can emerge healthier and more compassionate.

See What Educators Are Saying About Our Training

The conversation was a great opportunity for the leadership of the building to learn from the different perspectives professionally and personally. This team had the opportunity to dive into critical thinking within our leadership team and how we can funnel this process to our principals, teachers, students, and families. It was enlightening to gain perspective into the different departments and divisions within our community school district. The team appreciated the engaging conversation.
TASHA LONDON - MENTAL HEALTH AND SEL COORDINATOR, WAUKEGAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL, DISTRICT #60

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Support the important work of Conversation Projects by exploring our initiatives and learning more about the mission-driven partners who help make them possible. Together, we’re empowering teachers and inspiring the next generation of leaders through meaningful dialogue.

Current Projects

Mid-Hudson Social Studies Council Workshop Series

Scheduled for the 2024-2025 school year, this project will convene social studies teachers from the New York area to learn the Teach Different Method and gain access to private conversation coaching.

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Building Bridges - Cultivating Civil Discourse in Social Studies Classrooms

Scheduled for the 2024-2025 school year, Teach Different will work with the National Council for the Social Studies to recruit and train 20 social studies educators to learn the Teach Different Method to help fight polarization in the classroom.

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Voices Rising

Together with the Building Our Network of Diversity Project (B.O.N.D.), We are now recruiting sponsors for a nationwide leadership program for underrepresented educators to become conversation leaders in the classroom.

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Past Projects

Lake County Administrator Academies

In February of 2023 and 2024, We worked through the Lake County Regional Office of Education to provide training to Illinois School leaders in Conversational Development.

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National Council for the Social Studies - Conversation Webinar Series

Organized in the heart of the pandemic in 2020-2021, this 3-part workshop series brought together Social Studies teachers from around the country to learn about the latest conversation techniques for civil discourse.

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Building Bridges Colorado

In February of 2024, we presented the Teach Different Method to instructional leaders from 16 public charter schools in the DSST network in the Denver and Aurora communities.

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Hellen Keller

For eighteen months during the pandemic, we held nationwide round tables and brought together over one hundred school administrators, business leaders, teachers, and parents nationwide to identify the challenges facing our society.

Our White Paper charts a path to re-engage, re-inspire, and re-socialize our youth through meaningful dialogue and conversation. Teach Different’s Conversation Project is leading the way with powerful programs for parents, teachers and schools.