Speak With Purpose website launching Aug 2022!

Speak With Purpose website launching Aug 2022!

 

SPEAK
WITH
PURPOSE.

 

Mission and Vision:

We.APP exists to cultivate inclusive and creative learning spaces that allow young scholars to deconstruct the dominant narratives by using public speaking to uplift their culture, self -authored identities, and communities.

Our vision is to bridge the engagement and opportunity gap by reaching every child that is silenced in the back of the classroom and inspire them to step forward to become the leaders in the front.

 
 
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What We Do

We.APP Speak With Purpose (SWP) is the only public speaking program incorporated into the school day with the purpose of integrating arts education with student voice to develop independent learners with self-authored identities.  SWP adapts to the needs of each student by training diverse teaching guides to co-teach alongside classroom teachers to implement a culturally responsive and relevant project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Our goal is to reimagine classroom learning by collaborating with teachers and students to guide their education using student agency, collectivism and voice to nurture brilliance, imagination and leadership.

 
 

Our Impact

Communication is the backbone of our society. It allows us to form connections, influence decisions and create change. We are driven by the belief that everyone, regardless of age, gender, economic status or race has the given right to communicate freely and authentically. With respect to our youth, their ability to share their own powerful narratives promotes literacy and inclusion — actions critical to disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline.

Those who Speak With Purpose have the greatest level of impact and engagement.

 

10+

Years Serving communities

Through our partnership with King County’s Best Starts for Kids, Seattle Department of Transportation and Office of Arts & Culture we are leading the way in promoting intellectual and artistic development.

350+

scholars/students Impacted

Cultivating leadership through writing, speaking, and presenting, We.APP provides a platform that inspires young scholars to write powerful narratives that capture their deepest feelings and aspirations.

7+

school partnerships

Some of our past and current partnerships include: Cleveland High School, Garfield High School, John Muir Elementary, Dearborn Park International Elementary, Jane Addams Middle School, Orca K-8, Pathfinder K-8, South Lake High School, Summit Atlas, and South Shore PK-8.

 
 

Our Partners