Building stronger communities through through student voices.

Community Communication Programs

Building stronger communities through through student voices.

The Polaris Community Communication Project is being developed as a student-led research and community engagement experience centered on one question: how can we communicate better with the people around us?

Project Overview

Rather than only learning about communication, students investigate it. They identify communication challenges, listen to different perspectives, gather ideas, and create possible solutions for schools, families, and communities.

A diagram outlining four steps for student communication skills development: 1. Discover and explore, 2. Research and listen, 3. Create and present, 4. Reflect and learn.

Project Flow

Infographic with six steps for effective communication. Step 1: Listening and questioning with an ear icon and speech bubble. Step 2: Clear presentation with a bar chart and star. Step 3: Respectful discussion with two people talking. Step 4: Understanding different perspectives with a head and heart icon. Step 5: Research and communication with a magnifying glass over a person icon. Step 6: Leadership and community involvement with three people and a star.

Learning Goals

Launch a Community Communication Project

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