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Open Source:

Beginner: Accessible Introductions

UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Curriculum
Teaches how to analyze news, social media, and information sources. Practical and global, designed for everyday citizens.
Library of Congress – Teaching with Primary Sources
Hands-on tools for evaluating documents, spotting bias, and questioning evidence. Especially good for teachers, students, and first-time learners.
Wikiversity – Critical Thinking Portal
Community-built learning modules on argument, reasoning, and problem solving. Short and approachable.

Intermediate: Deep Reference Works

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (IEP)
Peer-reviewed essays written for learners, covering key thinkers and concepts. Easier to read than many academic texts, but detailed.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP)
Continuously updated academic resource. Dense but authoritative, best for deep dives into specific topics.
Project Gutenberg – Classic Texts
Foundational works on democracy, freedom, and reasoning. Best for readers who want to see how critical thinking traditions developed.
- John Stuart Mill, On Liberty: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34901
- John Dewey, Democracy and Education: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/852
- Plato, The Republic: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1497

Advanced: Structured Learning Courses

Open Yale Course – Moralities of Everyday Life
https://oyc.yale.edu/psychology/psyc-123
Explores moral decision-making and everyday reasoning. Psychology-based and easy to follow in lecture format.
MIT Open Course – Introduction to Philosophy
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/linguistics-and-philosophy/24-00-problems-of-philosophy-fall-2019/
Introduces philosophical problems and methods, with emphasis on questioning assumptions and logical analysis.
Open Yale Course – Introduction to Political Philosophy
https://oyc.yale.edu/political-science/plsc-114
Uses classic texts to explore ideas of justice, freedom, and democracy. Good bridge between abstract thought and civic discourse.

Dialogue & Civic Education
- Braver Angels – Workshops & Training
  https://braverangels.org/what-we-do/workshops/
  Offers public workshops that teach skills for depolarizing conversations and constructive listening.
- More in Common – Reports & Research
  https://www.moreincommon.com/our-work/
  Publishes accessible research on division and social cohesion, designed to inform educators, media, and community leaders.
- Essential Partners – Dialogue Resources
  https://whatisessential.org/resources
  Free guides and case studies on structuring conversations across deep divides.
- Resetting the Table – Training & Curriculum
  https://www.resettingthetable.org/resources
  Educational resources and structured facilitation methods for communities learning to navigate tough issues.
- Bridge Alliance – Learning Hub
  https://www.bridgealliance.us/resources
  A curated collection of civic education materials from dozens of partner organizations.
Counter-Extremism & Media Literacy
- Moonshot – Research & Reports
  https://moonshotteam.com/research/
  Publishes open-access reports on online radicalization and prevention strategies.
- Beyond Conflict – Resources
  https://beyondconflictint.org/resources/
  Educational tools applying psychology and neuroscience to reduce division.
- UNESCO – Preventing Violent Extremism Education
  https://en.unesco.org/preventing-violent-extremism
  Global curriculum and teaching frameworks for building resilience to extremist narratives.
- Search for Common Ground – Resources & Publications
  https://www.sfcg.org/resources/
  Offers toolkits and guides for educators and community leaders to promote dialogue and peace education.
- U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) – Training & Courses
  https://www.usip.org/academy
  Free online courses on mediation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding skills.