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The Speak Your Peace Project aims to create an environment that prioritizes civil conversation, civic participation, and mutual respect in communities. With proven success in Duluth/Superior, the program has made a significant impact on politics, education, and civic engagement. Local municipalities, including Mid-State Technical College and several school districts, have implemented the curriculum, training over 1,000 participants in Wisconsin Rapids alone. By promoting the Nine Tools of Civility, the project empowers individuals to communicate effectively and build stronger communities.
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Speak Your Peace Project • Goal – create a climate and provide the tools for • civil conversation • civic participation • mutual respect • Proven project success –Duluth/Superior • Demonstrated impact in politics, education and civic participation • National recognition
Community Impact • Mid-State Technical College • Municipalities • Several School Districts use the Curriculum- Stevens Point • School Boards • 1000 total people were trained in Wisconsin Rapids in 2009 • Wisconsin Rapids schools have trained their school board ,teachers and staff
Nine Tools of Civility • 1. Pay Attention • 2. Listen • 3. Be Inclusive • 4. Don’t Gossip • 5. Show Respect • 6. Seek Common Ground • 7. Repair Damaged Relationships • 8. Use Constructive Language • 9. Take Responsibility
Keeping SYP Alive • www.http://marshfieldareacommunityfoundation.org/index.php?page=speak-your-peace • Ongoing presentations • Online resources – business/organizations and student focused • Common resolution
Thank You to the following sponsors of Speak Your Peace: Patrick Hayes Alan and Patrice Billings incourage community foundation Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation