How to organize deliberative assemblies in high schools

Step‑by‑step guide for high school civic lotteries to build inclusive youth deliberative assemblies.

This guide outlines 11 clear steps for organizing Deliberative Assemblies by civic lottery in high schools, aiming to deepen youth engagement in decision-making. Developed by Tayrine Dias and Olivier Schulbaum (Platoniq), it supports facilitators in setting up assemblies where randomly selected students explore relevant issues, propose and evaluate projects, and choose supported actions for implementation. The process includes civic education, selection by lottery, preparatory training, and structured deliberation phases that balance dialogue and decision-making. It emphasizes transparency, fairness, logistical clarity, and the importance of including replenishment participants. A valuable resource for educators, youth organizers, and school administrations wishing to implement democratic mini-publics in educational settings.

Source: La Aventura de Aprender
Language: English

Authors: Tayrine Dias & Olivier Schulbaum

Year of publication: 2023