Empowering the Future
Candidly Speaking has partnered with teachers to develop a program specifically for students.
Education is the key to empowering our youth and shaping a brighter future. Through our school programs, we aim to transform the reality in schools, equipping young people with soft skills like communication skills, listening skills, and empathy to help them foster belonging, equity, and inclusion.
Candidly Speaking’s School Program fosters meaningful communication, promotes inclusivity, and empowers the next change-makers in our communities. We use guided questioning and active listening techniques to help students communicate with each other in ways that foster understanding and build community. Additionally, Candidly Speaking incorporates key skills from California's Common Core Standard component of Speaking and Listening for grades K-12. |
We are driven by a vision to create a more student-centric and future-oriented learning environment that will shape the future of our community.
We also strive to bridge the educational divide by reaching out to remote areas, low-income neighborhoods, and communities with limited resources, which is crucial in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and just society. Our programs create an environment where students feel valued, supported, and motivated. By equipping students with these skills, we prepare them for future challenges and enable them to become well-rounded citizens. On top of that, research studies have consistently shown that students involved in non-profit school programs display better academic performance. |
Developing an effective communication framework is vital for a healthy school environment, but, as it is one of the most challenging standards to teach and assess, educators usually let it out. With better communication, student bodies experience an increased sense of belonging, bullying decreases, and attendance rates increase.
The Candidly Speaking Program creates a safe place for students to talk about their own experiences in school and the wider world and to learn about each other. We help bridge the gap between students who have separated themselves into social groups that rarely interact, increasing understanding and empathy among a diverse student body.
The Candidly Speaking Program creates a safe place for students to talk about their own experiences in school and the wider world and to learn about each other. We help bridge the gap between students who have separated themselves into social groups that rarely interact, increasing understanding and empathy among a diverse student body.
Join us as we redefine communication in schools for a brighter and more inclusive future!
What Students Say About Our Program
I love how people can just talk in the breakout rooms and I don't have to worry about being judged. It was just more about listening to what other people are saying, what is on their mind instead of worrying about what people will say about what I saying." - freashman at Muhlenberg College, PA |
I just feel like I've actually socialized and learned from other people outside of my quarantine bubble which is something I haven't felt since March." - high school student, CA |
I have always felt uncomfortable talking about my experience as a WOC immigrant. This event however, did a great job of creating a safe place that ensured I was comfortable sharing my situation/thoughts/experiences." - high school student, CA |