At the Right Question Institute, we build people’s ability to ask better questions and participate in decisions that affect them. When people of all ages learn to ask the right questions, it leads to feeling a new sense of agency, confidence, and power.
RQI is a nonprofit organization that develops educational resources, strategies, and training. Join our free online community of 38,063 people — from over 150 countries — to access hundreds of free resources, educational tools, and videos. Contact us to inquire about training opportunities.
Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions
The Question Formulation Technique, created by the Right Question Institute, is a simple yet powerful strategy to teach students how to formulate their own questions.
Questioning, Advocating, and Participating in Democracy
Learn how asking questions and partnering in the decision making process can fundamentally change how individuals participate in democracy.
Pathways to learning and self-advocacy
The Right Question Institute works to build a vibrant democracy where all people — even those furthest from power — can make their voices heard, participate in decisions, and advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. RQI’s practical methods for teaching people to ask their own questions sharpens their ability to:
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