Most educators want richer classroom dialogue. What gets in the way isn't a lack of willingness. It's not knowing exactly what to ask, or how to pull a stalled discussion back to life.

This free guide gives you 60+ discussion prompts organized by purpose, five agreements that change how students show up, and concrete moves for handling silence, tension, and stalls. Whether you're facilitating a 200-person discussion or letting students lead small groups, this guide gives you the confidence to have deep conversations.

About Unify America: Since 2021, Unify America's Civic Gym program has connected more than 40,000 students from across over 280 institutions for guided, 1:1 discussions about the most pressing issues facing our nation. Our programs deepen students' perspectives, build confidence, and strengthen real-world communications skills valuable to any career.