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Student Leadership: Bringing Civil Discourse to Life

St. Luke's Head of School Mark Davis moderates a lively discussion with Congressman Jim Himes and CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota.

Congressman Jim Himes and CNN Anchor & St. Luke's parent Alisyn Camerota with St. Luke's Head of School Mark Davis
Congressman Jim Himes and CNN Anchor & St. Luke's parent Alisyn Camerota with St. Luke's Head of School Mark Davis (Desiree Smock)

From St. Luke's Head of School Mark Davis:

At a time when common courtesy and respectful debate feel like distant memories, I was uplifted by Political Discord & Civil Discourse, a student event hosted by St. Luke’s Center for Leadership.

Our guests were CNN anchor and St. Luke’s parent Alisyn Camerota and Congressman Jim Himes. I moderated the discussion which covered the rise of tribalism, the limits of media echo chambers, and the power of respectful disagreement... CLICK TO READ MORE AND SEE VIDEO OF THE EVENT.

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Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush and St. Luke's parent, will join St. Luke's students for another Political Discord & Civil Discourse assembly.

St. Luke's is a secular private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5-12. St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Center for Leadership advances our mission by helping students develop exceptional leadership ability. Visit today.

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