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  Challenge Success · [email protected]
June 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Free Student-Led Webinar Tomorrow: AI, Well-Being & Belonging

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] ** Last Chance: Hear from Students on AI, Well-Being, and What Comes Next ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us tomorrow for AI Through the Student Lens: Well-Being, Engagement, a…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
June 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM

3 Ways to Support Attendance, Neurodiversity, and Well-Being

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] ** Collaborating to increase attendance, support neurodiverse learners, and improve student well-being nationwide ------------------------------------------------------------ At the heart of our work with schoo…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 9:22 PM

You’re Invited: 2026 Annual Conference at Stanford

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] ** Save the Date: Join us at Stanford University this fall! ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] We have some exciting news: the 2026 Annual Conference ticket sales are open ([link remov…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
April 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM

Student Advisory Council Applications Now Open

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] ** Do you know high school students who are passionate about student well-being, belonging, and rethinking what success in school should look like? ------------------------------------------------------------ T…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 26, 2026 at 7:01 PM

What happened when these schools put student well-being first

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] ** What does meaningful school change actually look like? ------------------------------------------------------------ Join Challenge Success co-founder Denise Pope on April 15th at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET for a …
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM

A Healthier Approach to College Admissions — Join Us March 25

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] ** The college conversation worth having early. ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] Join Challenge Success for one of our most popular workshops: A Healthier Approach to…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM

Tonight: A conversation every parent and educator needs to hear

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Join us at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET for a conversation you won't want to miss. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author Matt Richtel (How We Grow Up: Understanding Adolescence) ([link removed]) sits down with Challe…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM

What are we really getting wrong about today's teens?

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] On March 9th at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET, join Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author Matt Richtel (How We Grow Up: Understanding Adolescence) ([link removed]) in conversation with Challenge Success co-founder Den…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
February 19, 2026 at 8:57 PM

Join us for a new, FREE webinar!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Join us March 9 at 4:00 PM PT for a FREE, eye-opening webinar, How We Grow Up: What We Get Wrong About Adolescents Today — and How to Help ([link removed]) . 📘 Join Matt Richtel ([link removed]) , Pulitzer Prize–w…
  Megan Pacheco · [email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM

When Students Feel Heard, They Thrive

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, As the year comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what young people shared with us in 2025. They talked honestly about stress, pressure, and moments when school felt overwhelming. But they also sha…
  Megan Pacheco · [email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Celebrating 2025: A message of gratitude from Challenge Success

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, As 2025 comes to a close, I have been reflecting on all we have accomplished together this year. Across the country and around the world, schools are striving to build learning environments where every …
  Dr. Denise Pope · [email protected]
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM

America’s children are unwell. We know how to help.

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Dear John Too many young people have absorbed the message that constant stress, exhaustion, and pressure are simply “part of school.” The New York Times recently highlighted ([link removed]) our concern over this …
  Megan Pacheco · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Students shouldn't have to choose between doing well and being well.

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, You are part of a remarkable community of donors nationwide ([link removed]) who believe in reimagining what student success looks like. Together, we are building schools where every young person feels …
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM

This Thursday: Hear from Students on Adaptive Coping Strategies & Well-Being

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] ⏰ Happening TOMORROW! Don’t miss out. Stress touches every part of school life, for students, families, and educators, but it doesn’t have to erode well-being or connection. This Thursday, November 6th at 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. ET, j…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM

$850 Webinar Pass for Your School: New Research on Adaptive Coping, Stress & Success

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] As stress levels continue to rise in schools, it’s critical that educators, students, and families have the tools to cope in healthy, adaptive ways. One simple way to support your entire community is by purchasing a School Pass to o…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Navigating Stress: NEW Research and Strategies for Schools + Families

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Stress is an inevitable part of learning and growing—what matters is how we help students navigate it. Our research ([link removed]) has consistently shown that students report high levels of academic pressure and…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM

October 7th Webinar: Navigating College Admissions Without All the Pressure

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Choosing a college isn’t just about rankings or prestige; it’s about finding a place where each student thrives. College admissions season is approaching, and that can mean stress levels rise for students, parents, and school sta…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
June 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM

📲 Exciting News! Grant Funding to Create Cell Phone Policies – Apply by 6/30

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Exciting News! Grant Funding Available to Join the School Partnership with a Focus on Phone Policies Apply by June 30 From full-on bans to no consistent policy, we’ve seen it all this year when it comes to cell…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Supporting Schools in a Complex Landscape 🫶🏽

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Reflections from our Executive Director, Megan Pacheco As we work with educators across the country, we are deeply concerned about the increasingly complex and challenging environment within and around K-12 school…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM

Rethink Student Success - Join Us for These Spring Events!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Rethink Student Success - Join Us for These Spring Events! Supporting student success takes more than just academics - it requires collaborative effort between educators, parents, and school leaders. That’s why we…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
January 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Attend Today's FREE workshop!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Challenge Success and Lean In Girls ([link removed]) are coming together ([link removed]) to shed light on the current state of K-12 girls’ experiences, including their well-being, engagement in learning,…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Your Support Matters: Give Today

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] ** There’s still time to support well-being, engagement, and belonging in 2024! ------------------------------------------------------------ This year, Challenge Success has set an ambitious goal to raise $400,000 to support o…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
December 24, 2024 at 2:00 AM

An Unforgettable Evening with Kelly Corrigan & Denise Pope

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Get ready for an inspiring night that will leave you filled with fresh perspectives. On February 5th, join us for an extraordinary evening to benefit Challenge Success, featuring the brilliant Kelly Corrigan, the …
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM

How to Recharge + Reset for 2025 ✨

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Ready to find new inspiration and joy next year? Here are tools to reset for 2025! As 2024 winds down and schools begin their final push into winter break, many students, educators, and families are wondering: how…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 12:39 AM

A Message From Our Co-Founder, Denise Pope

Hear Denise share student success stories. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] ** “We are making a difference, and it really does affect students, and parents, and school administrators, and teachers, and everyone involved in the whole educational…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 2:00 AM

A humble request on behalf of K-12 students.

🙏🏽Your support helps them thrive. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, You are part of a special group of thousands of supporters across the country ([link removed]) . Whether you have contributed financially to Challenge Success, nurtu…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Simplifying the College Admissions Process: 11/19 Virtual Event

Join our college admissions workshop! Learn more and register today. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] What do college rankings really measure? Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is “fit” and why does it…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 9:59 PM

🍂 Don’t Let Your 24-25 Goals “Fall” Through the Cracks!

Plus: 2023-24 Annual Report, Supporting Neurodiverse Students, and College Admissions View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] While pumpkin patches and cozy sweaters are reasons many of us love the fall season, this time of year may also bring heightene…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Final Call to Register for the Well-Balanced Child Workshop

Plus, explore the Healthier Approach to College Admissions workshop. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Upcoming Workshops ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] ** Well-Balanced Child October 29th --------------------------------…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 9:12 PM

Boost Student Success: Join Our Virtual Workshops! 🌟

Explore our specialized workshops tailored for student engagement and well-being. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) We are excited to invite you to three upcoming virtual events designed to provide invaluable insights and strategies for enhancing student well-being and engagemen…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Nurture Student Well-Being: Resources & Fall Events

This Month! Well-Balanced Student and Child Workshops View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As fall begins, it’s the perfect time to focus on what matters most—student well-being! We’re excited to offer a series of fall workshops filled with actionable insights and strategies to hel…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 5:18 PM

📣 Breaking News: CA Healthy Homework Act & New Challenge Success Homework Guide

Free Homework Guide offers equity-centered, evidence-based practices for teachers. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] What will homework policies look like that are evidence-based, factor in student well-being, and promote meaningful learning? C…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 3:59 PM

School Cell Phone Policies: Whose Call? 📵

Don’t leave students out of creating your school cell phone policy View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] Reflections from our Executive Director, Megan Pacheco Student cell phone policies are creating a big buzz as this school year begins: but is y…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 5:11 PM

The 💤 Silent Crisis 💤 Impacting Your Students Everyday

From academic performance to well-being and stress, here’s how–and why–schools should address the student sleep crisis. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Should your school be ringing the alarm about the student sleep crisis? In recent years, the trend of inadequate sleep amo…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 10:13 PM

Download Now: 2024 Student Voice Report

Learn how high school students experience well-being, belonging, and engagement in school – and what you can do to help! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Our team is pleased to release a new 2024 Student Voice Report ([link removed]) , featuring data and insights on students’ f…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 6:57 PM

What's missing from the conversation on youth mental health

Offering interventions at school isn’t enough – we must work upstream. Here are three areas we should focus on! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Reflections from our Executive Director, Megan Pacheco Offering mental health interventions at school isn’t enough – we must work …
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM

No More Guessing: 3 Ways to Transform Your School in 2024-25

Regardless of your budget or school size, here are 3 ways to fulfill your commitment to student well-being, engagement, and belonging next year. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Results of our student surveys reveal that half of students put forth effort but rarely or never fin…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Free Student Voice Event Tomorrow and More!

Join our Student Advisory Council as they share their work, learn about supporting AAPI youth, and more in these upcoming events View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] [link removed] ** Apr. 10th ------------------------------------------------------------ Hear…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 8:32 PM

This Week! Special Event for Preschool-2nd Grade Families & Educators

Our Well-Balanced Child workshop is back by popular demand! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** This Thursday! ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] Cost: $15 Join us as we discuss research-based strategies for raising healthy pre…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 6:38 PM

Elevating Student Voices with Student-Created Content, Committees, and More

Don’t miss our free Student Advisory Committee webinar on April 10th View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In our work with school communities, we believe the greatest impact for students happens when we center the student experience. We view students as co-designers, and they …
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Last Chance to Submit a Proposal for the 2024 Fall Conference

Share your expertise with the Challenge Success community in Stanford, CA or Waltham, MA View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] ** Proposals Close on March 22nd ------------------------------------------------------------ Last chance to submit a proposal for the…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM

Creating positive, affirming learning environments for all students

New insights from our Student Advisory Council & practical ways to support well-being in your community View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Challenge Success Community, At Challenge Success our aspirational aim is that society will value each student for their unique ident…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 8:59 PM

NEXT WEEK! College Admissions Workshop

Perfect for parents, students, and educators View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Next Week! ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] TUESDAY, March 19th The college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for student…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Virtual Spring Events: Student Voice, College Admissions, AAPI Mental Health, & More!

Don't miss these upcoming, virtual events View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Join us online this spring, and help us spread the word by sharing these events with your school community! For paid events, schools and PTAs can purchase a School Pass so that the entire school communit…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Next Week! How Can We Encourage Balanced, Healthy Students?

Join us for our virtual workshop on Feb. 27th for concrete strategies! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Next Tuesday! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** How can we encourage healthy, balanced students? -----------------------------------…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Words of Wisdom from Student Panelists & Dr. Lisa Damour

Make a gift today to help us reach our $100,000 goal! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Words of Wisdom from Student Panelists & Dr. Lisa Damour ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] Earlier this week, 300 champions of youth well-b…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Supporting Students During College Admissions

College resources and upcoming workshop in March View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Spring is a stressful time for many students awaiting college acceptances. Help reduce the pressure around admissions and perceptions about rankings by recentering the conversation on fit and lean…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Free Virtual Event This Thursday: Success Reimagined with Denise Pope and Chip Conley

Last chance to register for the upcoming event with Chip Conley and Denise Pope View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** THIS THURSDAY ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] VIRTUAL EVENT JAN. 25th at 4pm PT | 7pm ET Cost: FREE Jo…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM

New Virtual Events & Fall Conference Call for Proposals

Don't miss virtual workshops on college admissions, redefining success, and more! View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Upcoming Events ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] ** Jan. 25th ---------------------------------------------…
  Challenge Success · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 10:00 PM

THIS THURSDAY: Virtual Belonging Panel for Parents & Educators

Last chance to sign up for the upcoming panel and share with your community View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** THIS THURSDAY ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] VIRTUAL EVENT JAN. 11th at 4pm PT | 7pm ET Cost: $29 Join Ch…