What is Mismatch?
Mismatch is a platform that makes it easy to schedule a virtual dialogue between students who are the political, racial, geographical, and socio-economic opposite of each other.
Mismatch is free!
Use code: EARLYADOPTERS for a free conversation.
With Mismatch, teachers can organize a real life experience in civil discourse for their students in just 6 easy steps.
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Browse
Browse a list of classrooms ranked by how well you are mismatched.
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Pick a time
Easily pick a time for the conversation with the other teacher.
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Prep
Prep for the conversation using our simple checklist that covers tech, logistics and student preparation.
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Follow Guide
Follow our facilitation guide to hold real time, structured video conversations in groups of 2-6 students using transformative conversation guides that build understanding across differences.
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Real World Experience
Students build dialogue, empathy and critical thinking skills through real world experience!
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Our Team
AllSides Education Fund strengthens our democratic society by increasing access to balanced news, media bias ratings, diverse perspectives, and real conversation.
Since 2010, Living Room Conversations works to heal society by connecting people across divides - politics, age, gender, race, nationality, and more – through guided conversations proven to build understanding and transform communities.
Mismatch Team
John Gable
AllSides Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Scott McDonald
Kristin Hansen
Co-Founder
Gina Balleria
Co-Founder
Alice Sheehan
AllSides Business Director of AllSides Education Fund, AllSides COO/CFO
Adam King
Software Developer
Becca Kearl
Executive Director of Living Room Conversations
Preeti Kulkarni
Mismatch for Youth Leaders Coordinator
Nikita Tselovalnikov
Full Stack Web Developer
Adam Theriault
Mismatch Coordinator