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20. Fostering Civil Discourse in Divided Educational Spaces with Diana Hess
20. Fostering Civil Discourse in Divided Educational Spaces with Diana Hess
transcript: tinyurl.com/elnepisode20 In this episode of Equity Leadership Now!, host Dr. Jabari Mahiri speaks with Dr. Diana Hess, Emerita Dean of the School of Education at UW-Madison. Dr. Hess highlights the intersections of democratic education, academic freedom, and the role of structured dialogue in fostering equitable and participatory learning environments. The conversation transitions to Hess’s flagship initiative, The Discussion Project, launched in 2017 at UW-Madison. The Discussion...