We’re Dedicated To Ending Social Isolation In School

Through innovative programs and dedicated support, we empower students to build meaningful connections, embrace diversity, and create cultures of belonging.

We’re Dedicated To Ending Social Isolation In School

Through innovative programs and dedicated support, we empower students to build meaningful connections, embrace diversity, and create cultures of belonging.

Building A Movement To End Social Isolation

At Beyond Differences®, we partner with middle schools to celebrate our Days of Action that promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), help to end social isolation, and create a culture of inclusion at your school!

Know Your Classmates® Day

October 10, 2025

Designed to explore youth identity and belonging + help students embrace diversity, and help students speak honestly about their feelings. Now includes teen created lessons on How to be An Ally, Diverse Expressions of Gender, Recognizing Bias, and Anti Racism + National Stand Up for Asian American Youth Campaign materials.

No One Eats Alone® Day

February 14, 2025

Youth learn to make new friends at lunch beyond their existing peer groups through community-building activities that help them get to know one another and include students who are being left out.

Be Kind Online® Day

April 11, 2025

Focused on creating inclusive communities online and ending social isolation in digital spaces. Students learn how to stand up to hateful behaviors, positive and negative aspects of screen time, social media’s effect on emotions and how to regulate those feelings, how to build self-confidence online and how to build your future online.

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