In episode 204, Dan and Michael chat with Kelly Siegel-Stechler about her article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “‘Conversation is everything’: How teachers and students create environments where open discussion can thrive.”
Books, Articles and Other Amazing Resources
- Siegel-Stechler, K. (2023). “Conversation is everything”: How teachers and students create environments where open discussion can thrive. Theory & Research in Social Education, 51(4), 626-660.
- CIRCLE https://circle.tufts.edu/ @civicyouth
Biography
Kelly Siegel-Stechler is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University. She is primarily focused on projects that advance civic learning and development in K-12 education, as well as questions related to youth political and electoral engagement. Prior to joining CIRCLE, Kelly worked with the Institute for Education Policy at Johns Hopkins, where she supported their work on civic development as it relates to curriculum, instruction, and school culture. Her professional background is in educational programming and youth outreach and engagement. She has led programs in global and multicultural education including Model UN, interfaith debate, and international exchange programs.
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