Public Deliberation: A Tool for Connecting School Reform and Diversity

"Deliberation is people talking about learning together" say the authors of Public Deliberation: A Tool for Connecting School Reform and Diversity. Public deliberation, then, might be defined as talking and learning together about issues of common concern which affect more than any one single individual. Its goal is not simply consensus building or decision making but also a greater understanding of and respect for diverse views. This publication discusses various processes of public deliberation in regard to school reform and diversity issues and includes descriptions of various dialogue formats and contact information for five national organizations that can help communities in the public deliberation process.

 

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