Fostering Dialogue and Understanding: A Student-Led Conversation with the Smithsonian’s DiDVE Program

About this episode

This episode features a student-led conversation with Jared Morris and Ali McKersie discussing the importance of dialogue and understanding.

"Dialogue isn’t about changing opinions; it’s about understanding each other.” Jared Morris, Education Specialist & Instructional Coach, Office of the Undersecretary for Education, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. On This Episode We're excited to share a conversation led by two Beardstown High School freshmen, Vraj and Genesis, as they interview Jared Moris and Ali McKersie, the … Continue reading "Fostering Dialogue and Understanding: A Student-Led Conversation with the Smithsonian’s DiDVE Program"

People in this episode

Hosts: Vraj, Genesis

Guests: Jared Morris, Ali McKersie

Topics covered

• dialogue
• understanding
• education
• student-led conversation
• Smithsonian
• high school

Keywords

• dialogue
• understanding
• education
• Smithsonian
• student conversation
• high school

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smithsonian Institution

Places: Washington D.C.

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