Centering Civil Dialogue: Raising Engaged Citizens through Elementary Debate with Christine McIntyre

Centering Civil Dialogue: Raising Engaged Citizens through Elementary Debate with Christine McIntyre

February 6, 2026 · 38 min · Season 4 · Episode 7

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The episode discusses the importance of elementary debate programs in fostering engaged citizens.

Our hosts Jared and Kiera sit down with elementary school teacher Christine McIntyre to chat about the elementary debate program. We explore the Engaged Citizen characteristic of the Portrait of a Graduate by focusing on how students contribute meaningfully to society by staying informed and participating in public affairs

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Hosts: Jared Covili, Kiera Beddes

Guest: Christine McIntyre

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Organizations: Portrait of a Graduate

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