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SCHOOLS and EDUCATORS

State and local school officials and educators are critical to the future of our country. Rachel’s Challenge exists to stand alongside education professionals at every level to inspire, equip and empower students from K-12 to make a positive difference in their world. It is a powerful partnership that can replace bullying and violent behavior on school campuses with kindness and compassion so students can learn more in a safer, more respectful environment.

Rachel’s Challenge programs are age specific for K-12. Programs generally include school assemblies, student and staff training, community presentations and follow along strategies to sustain the impact of the initial motivation to improve the educational environment. There are also numerous opportunities for professional development including an annual National Educators’ Summit. Select a program in the menu at left to learn more.

Consider these words from life-long educator and school administrator, Dr. Gene Burton, whose school district was voted the top school district in America to educate kids by Family Circle magazine in 2009…

Dr. Gene Burton
Dr. Gene Burton
Former Superintendent
of Schools
Rockwall ISD, TX

“….With the rise of bullying and teen suicides across the United States, we felt it was imperative that we fully unite in an effort to promote, create and sustain a safe, healthy learning environment for all our students and staff.  Teaching our students is critical to what we do within our schools, but caring for them and inspiring them to care for each other is equally as important.

By participating in Rachel’s Challenge activities, I hope students learn to:

a.      Embrace and respect individual differences
b.      Appreciate the value and worth of every person
c.      Stand up for others that are being mistreated
d.      Know “who” they are and recognize their own worth
e.      Be kind and compassionate to people
f.       Reach out and help others

Rachel’s Challenge is a comprehensive proactive approach that bridges students, teachers, schools, families and communities together. After 34 years as an educator, Rachel’s Challenge is one of the highlights of my career.”