Welcome to Commie High Film Trailer

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 3:19pm

Trailer for the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Why "Commie High"?

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:48am

Promotional short to accompany the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Community High School Jazz Band at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show Gala

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:42am

Short film of the Community High School Jazz Band performing at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show Gala, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Clarence Collins III, Opening Day Speech for Community High School, 2016

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:36am

Highlights from the address delivered by Clarence Collins III at the opening day of Community High School, September 6, 2016.  Produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Dean Marci: Searching the CHS Archives

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:33am

Short film of Dean Marci Tuzinsky searching through the Community High School archives, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Community High School Field Day, 2017

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 5:20pm

Short film of the Community High School Field Day, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Welcome to Commie High Kickstarter Backers

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 5:00pm

Thank you video for kickstarter backers of the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Community High School 45th Year All-Class & 34th Commstock, 2017

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 2:08pm

Short film of the Community High School 45th Year All-Class Reunion and 34th Commstock music festival, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Anti-Zebra T-Shirts, Printed by Elmo

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 1:41pm

Short film of Elmo Morales printing Community High School anti-zebra t-shirts for the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Exploring the Mind | 7 Ways Children's Storytelling Skills Impact Literacy Development

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 8:39am

Join Assistant Professor Nicole Gardner-Neblett of the University of Michigan for her presentation on the importance of storytelling in the development of literacy skills, and learn some strategies for supporting young children as storytellers.

Did you know that by the time a child is two or three years old they can tell a simple story? These early storytelling skills can help children develop a strong foundation for building later reading and writing skills. Research suggests that opportunities to practice telling stories helps children develop stronger language skills and a better understanding of how stories are structured. This presentation reviews seven ways that young children's storytelling skills can impact their literacy development. 

Nicole Gardner-Neblett, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist whose work focuses on the individual and contextual factors that promote children’s language and literacy development. She adopts a strengths-based approach to understanding children’s development and identifying effective practices to transform the early learning experiences of young children. In particular, Dr. Gardner-Neblett’s work examines the oral narrative, or storytelling, skills of African American children and the implications for literacy development and educational practice.