NIFI News

From the Hidden Common Ground Initiative - Results from a Survey on Divisiveness

Apr 29, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

As part of the Hidden Common Ground iniitiative, Public Agenda and USA TODAY have released results of a survey that was conducted in February 2021, that focused on overcoming divisiveness in American public life.

National Issues Forums Named Finalist for Civvy Awards

Apr 14, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

National Issues Forums has been named finalist in this year’s Civvy Awards with involvement in two of the six national initiatives selected. A virtual awards ceremony will be held on Monday, April 19th, 2021 from 7-8 p.m. ET during which the winners will be announced. All are invited to register to watch the ceremony.

Join the Webinar - "Connections 2020: COVID-19 Response and Appetite for Civic Engagement"

Apr 13, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

Join us for an upcoming webinar that will feature a conversation about how people are responding to the challenges brought about by COVID-19.

New Issue Advisory - "School, Interrupted: How should we teach in a pandemic?"

Apr 02, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

A new issue advisory titled School, Interrupted: How should we teach in a pandemic? is now available to download. A companion Moderators' Guide to Forums is also available to download.

Watch - David Mathews Speaks to Gathering at Spring 2021 Civic Dialogue Series

Mar 28, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

Dr. David Mathews, President and CEO of the Kettering Foundation was invited to speak as part of the California Community Colleges' Success Network (3CSN) Spring 2021 Civic Dialogue Series.

National Issues Forums Institute Announces Support for the Educating for American Democracy Initiative

Mar 17, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) is pleased to be one of many organizations throughout the country to endorse the Educating for American Democracy initiative, which launched nationwide on March 2.

National Week of Deliberation 2021 - Cross Campus Forums

Mar 02, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The National Week of Deliberation is the only national level initiative open to all college students and the opportunities for insightful deliberative moments and civic learning abounds.

Announcing the 2021 Recipient of the Taylor Willingham Legacy Fund Grants

Mar 02, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) has announced the recipient of this year's Taylor L. Willingham Legacy Fund awards. This year's recipient is Heidi Holliday.

Webinar Launches New "Youth and Opportunity" Initiative

Feb 21, 2021 By National Issues... 0 Comments

A February 17, 2021 webinar marked the official national launch of the Youth and Opportunity: What Should We Do for Future Generations to Thrive? issue discussion guide that was co-produced by the National Issues Forums Institute (NIF) and Up to Us.

Help us determine the next set of Common Ground for Action (CGA) features and enhancements

Feb 15, 2021 By National Issues... 2 Comments

Common Ground for Action (CGA) has now been “live” in some version for about 8 years now, and in that time, moderators have convened over 1,000 forums on the platform. In the last year alone, over 1500 people had a chance to experience deliberating online as part of over 350 forums. Given all the challenges of the past year, that’s an amazing feat.

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