Dialogue Club
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19 sessions
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About
Join our virtual Dialogue Club with students around the world! We meet every other week on Saturdays at 2pm PST (5pm EST) to discuss a new topic.
By participating in 3+ Dialogue sessions, you will get a Dialogues portfolio you can submit with your college applications to our university partners.
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I'm a high school student from California, and I enjoy swimming, drumming, and fitness. At Schoolhouse I am both an SAT tutor as well as a Dialogue Club Co-President!
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
-Attend sessions every other week.
-Notify your Club President 24 hours before the session if you can’t make it.
-You may be removed from the club if you miss more than 3 sessions.
Note from Schoolhouse: This series has sessions with required attendance. If you need to miss a required session, submit an absence using the "Submit Excused Absence" button on the series page. Multiple unexcused absences may lead to a suspension of your Schoolhouse account.
SESSION 9
10
Jan
SESSION 9
The Ethics of Eating Meat
The Ethics of Eating Meat
Sat 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCJan 10, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
The decision to eat meat may seem like a personal or cultural preference, but it has sparked deep ethical debate across philosophy, religion, economics, and science. This discussion will explore the moral, environmental, and societal questions tied to animal consumption, factory farming, animal rights, and what it means to live ethically in relation to non-human life.
SESSION 10
24
Jan
SESSION 10
Threats to Democracy
Threats to Democracy
Sat 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCJan 24, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
This was the topic we weren't able to cover on November 1st, 2025. We'll be discussing our personal views on the biggest threat to democracy.
SESSION 11
7
Feb
SESSION 11
Healthcare
Healthcare
Sat 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCFeb 7, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
Healthcare plays a fundamental role in the well-being of individuals and societies. It encompasses not only access to doctors and hospitals, but also preventive care, mental health, health education, and public health systems. Yet healthcare systems around the world vary widely in terms of cost, access, quality, and who pays for what.
As medical technology advances and populations grow and age, societies are grappling with big questions: Who should be responsible for providing healthcare? How should it be funded? And how can healthcare systems be made fair, effective, and sustainable?
SESSION 12
21
Feb
SESSION 12
Incarceration & Criminal Justice
Incarceration & Criminal Justice
Sat 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCFeb 21, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
Since last year's discussion on death penalty yielded a very profound question, we thought it would make sense to follow up with a discussion on other types of punishments (e.g prison time). As the title suggests, we will be diving into the criminal justice system and, of course, your view on it.
SESSION 13
7
Mar
SESSION 13
Cancel Culture & Online Accountability
Cancel Culture & Online Accountability
Sat 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCMar 7, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
In today’s digital world, individuals and institutions are often called out online for statements or actions seen as offensive, harmful, or inappropriate. Some people see this as a form of necessary accountability. Others view it as excessive punishment that limits free expression and promotes fear.
This discussion explores the tension between protecting free speech and holding people accountable for their words and actions. It encourages students to consider the social, cultural, ethical, and legal implications of online callouts, boycotts, and cancel campaigns.
SESSION 14
21
Mar
SESSION 14
Euthanasia & Assisted Dying
Euthanasia & Assisted Dying
Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCMar 21, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Euthanasia and assisted dying refer to the intentional act of ending a person’s life to relieve suffering, often in the context of terminal illness, chronic pain, or loss of autonomy. In voluntary euthanasia, a patient gives informed consent to end their life. In assisted dying (or physician-assisted suicide), a medical professional provides the means for the patient to do so themselves.
These practices are legal in some countries and regions, usually under strict guidelines. In many others, they remain illegal or highly controversial. Advocates argue that people should have the right to choose a dignified death, especially when facing unrelievable suffering. Opponents raise moral, ethical, and practical concerns, such as the sanctity of life, the potential for abuse, or pressure on vulnerable individuals.
This topic raises deep questions about autonomy, compassion, medical ethics, and what it means to live and die with dignity.
SESSION 15
4
Apr
SESSION 15
Improving the Economy
Improving the Economy
Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCApr 4, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Today we'll be trying out an Econ category to see if you like it (Improving the Economy). Unfortunately, Schoolhouse did not provide a topic overview, but you can infer the topic by the title.
SESSION 16
18
Apr
SESSION 16
The Future of the Family
The Future of the Family
Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCApr 18, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Again, no overview provided by Schoolhouse, but in essence we will be discussing how society should view families moving forward into the future.
SESSION 17
2
May
SESSION 17
War & Foreign Intervention
War & Foreign Intervention
Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCMay 2, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Foreign intervention occurs when one country becomes involved in the affairs of another—whether through diplomacy, military force, humanitarian aid, economic pressure, or support for political movements. Governments often justify intervention by citing national security, human rights, international stability, or the promotion of democracy. Critics, however, argue that interventions can be self-serving, destabilizing, or harmful to the people most affected.
From wars and regime changes to peacekeeping missions and foreign aid, the topic of intervention raises difficult questions: When is it justified? Who decides? And what responsibilities do powerful countries have toward others?
SESSION 18
16
May
SESSION 18
Pop Culture & Entertainment Lightning Round
Pop Culture & Entertainment Lightning Round
Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCMay 16, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Let's do something fun this week especially given that this time of year puts a lot of pressure on students with finals, exams, etc. :)
Pop culture and entertainment play a huge role in shaping identity, trends, and conversations. From music and movies to sports, fashion, and social media, these cultural touchpoints often spark strong opinions and debates. This lightning round guide introduces quick, fun, and thought-provoking questions about pop culture and entertainment.
SESSION 19
30
May
SESSION 19
Identity
Identity
Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCMay 30, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Identity is central to how people see themselves and how societies are organized. Some believe identity should be primarily individual and defined by personal choices and autonomy. Others see identity as deeply tied to groups such as nation, religion, ethnicity, or culture. Political debates often center on questions like: Is national identity important? Should societies emphasize shared traditions, or embrace multiculturalism? Should identity be understood through intersectionality and group experience, or through individual freedom and self-definition?
This discussion invites students to explore how identity is shaped, what role it plays in society, and how perspectives differ across cultural and political lines.