The Perception Gap lesson plan / presentation includes a slide deck and as-needed backup document. Thanks to Georgetown’s Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) for publishing positive initial research and coordinating a pre-survey and post-survey (also in lesson plan) to test effectiveness with a larger sample. Those wanting a quick intro about the lesson can view this minute-long video from AllSides, a one-page summary, and this rationale overview highlighting many benefits of the lesson, including jumpstarting civil discourse, teaching media literacy, reducing affective polarization, boosting support for our system of government, inspiring action to reduce political divides, and giving hope in a difficult political climate. The lesson / presentation is modifiable and appropriate for Americans of many ages, dovetailing with relevant national and Mid-Atlantic state standards for high school and some middle school students, and it also works for college students and adults. 

Similarity Hub is a one-stop-shop to discover policy overlaps between Democrats and Republicans, and among supermajorities of Americans, built with AllSides. It is particularly useful for student journalists and journalism educators, who can integrate examples of common ground into articles and stories. We used this data to create a slide deck and written overview of overlaps in views across the US political spectrum about the Middle East conflict that began on October 7, 2023. 

Guidance for creatives and content creators (short slide deck, and video and associated extended detailed presentation) about the mnemonic CAST. Creatives are encouraged to CAST those across the political spectrum in a more trustworthy and less threatening light, as more Complex, Admirable, Similar, and/or worthy of Togetherness than expected. More Like US is working with Left-Middle-Right on the ReCAST Network, a program to train, provide one-on-one feedback, and build community among depolarizing content creators. 

We offer a detailed guide to existing Perception Gap data and resources.