Youth in Conversation~
Join us in our 2nd Year of County-Wide Student Dialogues
2018 – 2019 School Year
What is Youth in Conversation?
Youth in Conversation is a group of high school students who want to “talk about the things no one talks about”. Our goal is to build community by having conversations about identities we have in common and issues that separate us, such as race, culture, religion and gender. We believe if we take the time to listen and learn from each other, we can find ways to be a more thriving and innovative community because of our diversity.
What Will We Do?
Share our own experiences
Talk about what is helping students feel connected to, and separated from,each other
Learn tools for dialogue
Students will be given the optional opportunity to learn how to plan and lead student dialogues
Who, When and Where?
HCPSS High school students, with mentors from #OneHoward YouthSpeak
Free dinner will be provided by #OneHoward and the Columbia Association each evening we meet
Why Join Youth in Conversation?
Practice “Being the change you want to see in the world” (quote from Mahatma Gandhi)
Learn through dialogues how to live and thrive in a multi-cultural society
Learn communication skills that will help your personal relationships, and develop the leadership and dialogue skills many work places and colleges are looking for
Earn volunteer/student service hours for participation
How do I Sign Up?
Send sign-up form (and questions) to Rebecca Dietz at:(443 326-3816)
Download a form at: www.onehoward.org/youthspeak (Send in forms by Oct 7, 2018, or bring them with you.)
Youth in Conversation is a collaborative program of #One Howard Youth Speak and the HCPSS Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Howard County Office of the Local Children’s Board, the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center and the Columbia Association are also program partners.