Leadership and Social Influence
Modeling Civil Discourse
Upper School students modeled their civil discourse training at an assembly in October.
Students who attended the September training led by Close Up showcased student deliberation, facilitation skills, and civic ambassadorship. Students took part in a mock deliberation about cell phone policies in schools. They introduced their peers to general practices and principles of facilitation, including how to bring unheard perspectives and hesitant students into the discussions.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.