Preparing students for thoughtful participation in democracy — and in life.
AllSides for Schools improves our democracy by helping students from middle school through college and beyond learn:
News Literacy
Explores digital news, media bias, and how to appreciate diverse perspectives.
Respectful Dialogue
Helps students build relationships with people different from them and understand and appreciate new ideas.
Critical Thinking
Enables students to evaluate information and navigate interactions across difference.
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CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
AllSides for Schools offers a variety of classroom activities to help students hone their media literacy, critical thinking, and relational skills.
AllSides Newsfeed
See news from sources to the Left, Right and Center
Conversation Guides
Explore conversation guides by topic to help students navigate discussion about hot button topics
Mismatch
Connect with students across the country with different backgrounds and political perspectives for a respectful video conversation
Red Blue Dictionary
Learn how people from across the political spectrum define, think or feel differently about the same term or topic
LESSON PLANS
AllSides for Schools offers a variety of lesson plans that provide a comprehensive classroom experience for students learning media literacy and engagement skills.
Relationships First
Introduce students to dialog & appreciating others even when we disagree.
Free Speech
Guide students through discussions on free speech issues, including censorship & our responsibility.
News Literacy
Explore how to assess information and recognize how our own frames influence our responses to information.
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