Have you ever considered the interplay between the rules of our society and the way we live? This club is all about discussing how laws influence people, whether they are reasonable, or whether they are effective. All meetings will have a central topic on a certain law or policy such as gun control, drug policies, the death penalty, etc. Feel free to join and share your perspective on the rules that govern everyday society! Join a virtual Dialogue Club to form a community with students from around the world. Dialogue Clubs meet every other week 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.

Welcome to [Dialogues](https://schoolhouse.world/dialogues)! In this session, we will be discussing The Ethics of Eating Meat and using this [discussion guide](https://schoolhouse.world/redirect?code=sZFW3Mu5e2kB62rNqdaNm). Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session: 📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion. 🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners. 🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives in the new Zoom link. 🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide conversation. ⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes but you can discuss as long as you want! ✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over. 🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide. 📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio. 🤸‍♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!

Welcome to [Dialogues](https://schoolhouse.world/dialogues)! In this session, we will be discussing the Death Penalty and using this [discussion guide](https://schoolhouse.world/redirect?code=K_KjoDQU2P705qG7rv89a) Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session: 📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion. 🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners. 🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives in the new Zoom link. 🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide conversation. ⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes but you can discuss as long as you want! ✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over. 🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide. 📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio. 🤸‍♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!

Welcome to [Dialogues](https://schoolhouse.world/dialogues)! In this session, we will be discussing the Death Penalty and using this [discussion guide](https://schoolhouse.world/redirect?code=K_KjoDQU2P705qG7rv89a) Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session: 📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion. 🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners. 🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives in the new Zoom link. 🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide conversation. ⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes but you can discuss as long as you want! ✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over. 🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide. 📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio. 🤸‍♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!

Have you ever considered the interplay between the rules of our society and the way we live? This club is all about discussing how laws influence people, whether they are reasonable, or whether they are effective. All meetings will have a central topic on a certain law or policy such as gun control, drug policies, the death penalty, etc. Feel free to join and share your perspective on the rules that govern everyday society! 🧠Dialogues Discussion Guide Topic Questions: Incarceration & Criminal Justice Policing Gun Control Drug Policy The Death Penalty Euthanasia & Assisted Dying Discussion Agenda: 🧊 Ice Breakers (5 minutes) 🤔 Initial Views & Personal Influences (5–10 minutes) 🌐 Differing Perspectives (10–20 minutes) 🧠 Reflection (5 minutes) 📣 Survey (5 minutes) Discussion Questions 🧊 Ice Breakers (5 minutes) ● Take turns sharing the following: Your name, where you live, what drew you to participate in Dialogues, and if this is your first Dialogues conversation. Choose 1-2 other icebreaker questions to discuss if you’d like: ● How would you describe the country or area you live in? ● How would you describe your school? ● What is your favorite subject in school? ● What are your favorite activities or hobbies? 🤔 Initial Views and Personal Influences (5-10 minutes) Take turns exchanging initial views for the discussion topic: Which stance is closest to your views on the role of this legal topic? ● This legal policy is effective because... ● This legal policy is ineffective because... ● I am neutral because... 🌐 Differing Perspectives (10-20 minutes) Steelman the opposing view Steelmanning is the practice of doing your best to communicate the strongest possible argument for an opposing view. ● If you and your partner agree, work together to steelman the opposing view. ● If you and your partner disagree, take turns steelmanning your partner’s view. 🧠 Reflection (5 minutes) Discuss at least one of the following discussion reflection questions: Based on what you each shared: ● What did you most appreciate about your conversation partner? ● What was most meaningful/valuable to you in this conversation? ● What new learnings or deeper perspectives did you gain from the conversation? ● What was one thing you and your conversation partner had in common? ● What was an area where you and your conversation partner disagreed? 📣 Post-Discussion Survey Be sure to complete the post-discussion survey. Your feedback helps improve future sessions. Discussion Guidelines 🙇 Respect: Be kind even if you disagree. 👂 Listen: Don’t dominate the convo. Give everyone a turn. 💞 Empathy: Try to understand where others are coming from. 💡 Curiosity: Ask questions and explore ideas, not just defend your own. 🎨 Authenticity: Be honest and open. 💫 Ownership: Keep the conversation productive and on-topic. 🤐 Confidentiality: Don’t share personal info about your partner with others.