How can we create classrooms where every student feels honored, heard, and empowered? In this interactive session, participants will explore practical strategies to foster meaningful student dialogue that honors diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Drawing on research and classroom examples, we will examine how intentional conversations can deepen student engagement, build critical thinking, and promote academic ownership—enabling learners to articulate what they know, why it matters, and how it connects to their lives. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to create inclusive environments where student voices are central, and every learner is invited to “sit in the place of honor”.