Sociocracy with Youth and in Education Conference 2023

Sociocracy for All’s 2nd annual online

Sociocracy with
Youth and in Education
conference 2023 was on Feb. 18th, 2023

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Giving Youth the Tools to Build a Better Future

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Learn from Sociocracy Experts, School Administrators, Youth Organizers, and Teachers around the world at the Sociocracy with Youth and in Education Conference

The conference explored how sociocracy supports students, youth activists, teachers, and school administrators to empower youth.

Children are the future, and they will face many challenges in a rapidly changing world.

We need a new kind of collaboration.

This conference aims equip young people with the tools they need to create a more egalitarian, inclusive, and collaborative world.

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Selected recordings

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Conference Program Topics

Sociocracy with Different Ages

Sociocracy and Youth Organizing

Nonviolent Communication and Conflict Resolution

Sociocracy and Pedagogy

Inspiration and The Wider Landscape

Sociocracy with Different Ages

Sociocracy and Youth Organizing

Nonviolent Communication and Conflict Resolution

Sociocracy and Pedagogy

Inspiration and the Wider Landscape

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13:00-20:30 UTC

Sociocracy for All’s 2nd annual online

Sociocracy with
Youth and in Education
conference 2023

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We are still accepting submissions for presenting a 90-minute session at the conference!

How does sociocracy fit into work with youth and in education?

We are looking for presentations and participatory workshops that:

  • Showcase “best practices” for using sociocracy with youth and in education
  • Give concrete examples based on experience
  • Inspire others to use these tools

Presentations styles may include:

  • Panel discussions (a moderated group of speakers on a particular topic)
  • Case study presentations- how does sociocracy operate in your organization?
  • Questions and answers session
  • A participatory workshop

Topics we are especially interested in include:

  • Practicing sociocracy with different ages
  • Sociocracy and conflict resolution, restorative justice, trauma, or NVC
  • Holacracy or other self-management tools and sociocracy in schools
  • Children’s parliaments and other youth activism
  • Sociocracy in the classroom context and with learning
  • Circle structures in schools
  • Case studies of particular schools or organizations

We invite presentations of wisdom, experience, practical tools, and effective meeting facilitation processes that bring out the best that sociocracy can offer.

We welcome your application to host a 60-90 minute workshop or presentation and look forward to hearing from you.

The online conference will run February 18th, 2023 from 8:00 am EST to 3:30 pm EST.
Sessions will be scheduled in 4 tracks offering multiple workshop options and an opening
and closing plenary for all participants. There will be 15-minute breaks between sessions for networking and moving from room to room.

Please complete the application form to be reviewed by the Youth and Education Development Circle.

Sociocracy in schools and with youth

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Modern sociocracy began in a school, and is used in over 50 schools around the world to empower students. The Children’s Parliaments in India organize tens of thousands of children sociocratically.  There is currently work to globalize this grassroots movement.

Did you know we have many resources on sociocracy with youth and in education? Read more here!