New insights from our Student Advisory Council & practical ways to support well-being in your community

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Dear Challenge Success Community,

At Challenge Success our aspirational aim is that society will value each student for their unique identities, assets, and individual definition of success. We are inspired by our school and district partners who are working hard every day to effectively prepare students for the variety of opportunities and challenges they will encounter in school and beyond. While being a young person today is full of new challenges and stressors beyond our control, the good news is that there are many proactive ways schools can support healthy child and adolescent development that promote both academic success and well-being.

For many students, school is the safe place where they can be themselves, discover what they are excited to learn about, and forge connections they may not have elsewhere. At the same time, we are devastated when we hear news like the tragic death of Nex Benedict ([link removed]) and are holding that community in our hearts. As our research has shown, schools play a critical role in the mental health of gender-diverse students ([link removed]) , and we remain committed to sharing strategies that center equity, evidence-based protective factors, and the lived experiences of young people.

We can gain insight into young people’s lives by hearing directly from them, and today I am thrilled to share a new offering from our amazing Student Advisory Council as well as several upcoming events. As always, we hope you will reach out to our team ([link removed]) if there are ways we can support your community’s work toward well-being, engagement, and belonging for all students.

Sincerely,

Megan Pacheco, Executive Director


** Future Storytellers Podcast:
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** Student Mental Health
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Our Student Advisory Council has been busy using student voice to address well-being and belonging, including the launch their new podcast, Future Storytellers.

Listen in as Student Advisory Council member Katie shares about student mental health ([link removed]) in this new Future Storytellers podcast episode.
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** Free Event: Learn About Our Student Advisory Council
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Calling all students! Hear from current Challenge Success Student Advisory Council members ([link removed]) and how they’ve influenced student mental health, belonging, and engagement in learning within their schools. With opportunities to engage with current council members during a Q&A, find out more about the application for the 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council, and what it means to be a member!

This free event will take place on April 10 at 4:00pm PT/ 7:00pm ET. Please share with students in your school community who may be interested.
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** The Vital Role of Joy for Educators
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Leveraging joy as a form of emotional resilience ([link removed]) is a foundation for how educators, especially educators of color who have endured and continue to endure emotional harm, can withstand triggers and a sense of overwhelm from societal messages and interpersonal interactions.

Learn more about how (and why) to incorporate joy into your role as an educator in this new article from our Director of Programs, Kimberly Cawkwell.
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** Upcoming Events
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