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No One Eats Alone Day® Celebrated Nationwide

by Guest Writer | Mar 7, 2023 | Beyond Differences Events, No One Eats Alone®Day, Social Isolation

No One Eats Alone Day® Celebrated Nationwide

More than a million students celebrated belonging and inclusion during national No One Eats Alone® Day. On February 17, thousands of schools across the country celebrated No One Eats Alone® Day. For 12 years in a row, educators and student leaders organized lunchtime activities provided by Beyond...

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Schools Looking for Answers to Student Mental Health Crisis

by Guest Writer | Dec 10, 2022 | Social Emotional Learning, Social Isolation

Schools Looking for Answers to Student Mental Health Crisis

This past week, The Washington Post released a jarring article about the rising studentmental health crisis. The call for help from students, parents, and educators in oneschool district was heightened after three 15-year-old girls took their own life within athree-week period. With a lack of...

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Cites Beyond Differences as a Program to End Social Isolation in Youth and Build Connection

by Guest Writer | Jun 30, 2022 | Social Isolation

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Cites Beyond Differences as a Program to End Social Isolation in Youth and Build Connection

On June 23, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sat down with Jenna Bush Hager at the Coalition to End Social Isolation’s Conversations on Belonging, Connection, & Wellbeing: A Reflection to discuss one of the nation’s pressing health concerns.  Dr. Murthy talked about the need for...

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Creating a Culture of Belonging For Everyone

by Guest Writer | Jun 3, 2022 | Social Isolation, Student Leaders

Creating a Culture of Belonging For Everyone

Beyond Differences applauds all of the teens who lifted up a boy in Colorado this week.  Today.com reported that Cody Ridder, a 12-year-old boy from Westminister, Colorado, told his mom that his 6th-grade classmates would not sign his yearbook. He was so disappointed that so many kids said,...

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Beyond Differences is Featured in Better Magazine

by Guest Writer | Oct 27, 2021 | Social Isolation

Beyond Differences is Featured in Better Magazine

Better Magazine is a lifestyle publication that focuses on creating positive connections that inspires readers to live a greater purpose. In their article, “Mental Health and Kids: How Parents Can Recognize Anxiety and Depression Signs in Children” by Donna Berry Class, Better brings to light how...

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Meet National Teen Board member Fayyaz! In this v Meet National Teen Board member Fayyaz!

In this video, he shares his story of the time he felt most connected to his Muslim identity in Saudi Arabia, the isolation him and his family felt in the US, and his inspiring plans to help immigrant and refugee students through Beyond Differences’ curriculum.

Thank you Fayyaz for sharing your story and helping us build more inclusive schools and communities.

#BeyondDifferences #NTB #Inclusion #Belonging #SupportStudents #UseYourVoice #StudentLeader #SchoolInclusion #SocialIsolation
National Teen Board members of our Stand Up for AA National Teen Board members of our Stand Up for AAPI Youth team (Alysha, Nitya, Dash, Ruth, Tejvir, and Gurnoor) spoke to educators about their curriculum and why they chose to come to Beyond Differences to have their voice be amplified. 

#StandUpforAAPIYouth #NTB #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolCurriculum #AAPIYouth #NationalTeenBoard #Belonging #SocialIsolation

Image 1:
A quote in the middle of the post in a purple square: “What a difference you truly are going to make and it starts with just what we're doing right here. It makes me think we have a great future when we have teens like this that are here and that we're actually listening and creating that curriculum that they're telling us about. Thank you so much.” - California Educator. The photo in the background shows a classroom and a student with her hand raised and a teacher blurred in the background.

Image 2: A quote in the middle of the post in a grey square: ”I often heard microaggressions being said from one student to another and I could not respond in real time. But being able to use that (microaggressions) reference sheet and have a one-on-one conversation with a student later to break it down is a really powerful tool I wish I had." - Sally Matsuishi, Director of National Youth Programs. The photo in the background is a student and a teacher looking at a book together with pencils in their hands.

Image 3: A quote in the middle of the post in a purple square: I joined Beyond Differences because I've seen and experienced AAPI identity being weaponized against students in the classroom and just making them feel more marginalized and just unwelcome.” - National Teen Board Member. The photo in the background is a classroom with a teachers desk, chair, books, a green chalkboard and a globe.
As Asian Pacific Heritage Month comes to an end, w As Asian Pacific Heritage Month comes to an end, we are proud to reflect on the lasting impact our National Teen Board Activists and their Stand Up for AAPI Youth curriculum will continue to make in thousands of classrooms year-round.

We would also like to express our appreciation to Alice Wong (@disability_visibility), who is a groundbreaking Asian American activist and an icon in the Disability Visibility Movement. She created the Disability Visibility Project that collects and amplifies life stories of the disabled.

Her influence has been profound, particularly in empowering our young leaders on the National Teen Board. The support and valuable resources she gave played a crucial role in shaping the National Teen Board’s Disability Visibility Curriculum. Thank you Alice Wong for leading the way and helping us amplify the message of belonging and inclusivity to millions of students.

National Teen Board Members on the Disability Visibility Team: Harita, Kailee, Angel, Emily, Geanette, and Will
Stand up for AAPI Youth Team: Alysha, Nitya, Dash, Ruth,, Tejvir, and Gurnoor

Image description: Photo of Alice Wong, an Asian American disabled woman in a power chair. She is wearing an orange and black tiger-striped sweater, black pants, a bold red lip color and a trach at her neck. The title of the photo reads Alice Wong, in black text over a blue rectangle. There are two other rectangles- one purple and one green with Beyond Differences starburst logo decorating them.

#DisabilityVisibility #AAPIYouth #Activist #StudentLeaders #SupportStudents #Curriculum #BeyondDifferences
Meet National Teen Board member Gurnoor through he Meet National Teen Board member Gurnoor through her inspiring origin story.

In this video, she shares a story of her past, which is pivotal in shaping her remarkable future.

As a National Teen Board Member, she has left a mark through her efforts in policy and inclusion research on the Stand up for AAPI Youth Curriculum.

Thank you Gurnoor for empowering young minds and spreading inclusivity throughout schools nationwide.

#NationalTeenBoard #BeyondDifferences #OriginStory #Inclusion #Belonging #AAPIYouth #SupportStudents #SocialIsolation
Your donation will make a difference in thousands Your donation will make a difference in thousands of classrooms as we wrap up the school year.

Consider donating:
$50 to fund an activity kit for one school
$75 to translate one of our lessons into Spanish
$100 to buy supplies for teachers
$250 to fund materials for our National Teen Board
$500 to provide 10 schools with toolkits during our National Programs

Thank you for empowering youth to create cultures of belonging in their school. Make a donation through the link in our bio.

#Donate #MakeADifference #SupportStudents #Nonprofit #Donation #DoGood #GiveBack #SEL #BeyondDifferences #Impact #SchoolCommunity #DonateToday
Students are using social media to empower themsel Students are using social media to empower themselves and others by sharing their authentic selves online, following accounts that make them happy, and finding communities that they can connect with.

We had the pleasure to hear from National Teen Board members Helen, Allie, Matteo, and licensed psychologist Dr. Jen Douglas @drjenofficial, on how we can use social media in a positive way, and support kids and students in online spaces.

Join our learning community to hear about the other free events and resources we have available, or sign up for our free Be Kind Online® program at the link in bio.
Calling all Dallas educators! Join us for a fabulo Calling all Dallas educators! Join us for a fabulous evening of connection and relaxation at our End of School Year Educator Social! 🎉

💜 May 25, 2023 @ 6-9 PM in Dallas, TX

Indulge in delicious lite bites, sip on a complimentary beverage, and meet fellow educators from Dallas! Let’s celebrate the hard work and dedication you put in this school year together. RSVP now for this free event through the link in our bio! 

💜 Make sure to tag all of your educator friends!

#DallasEducators #HappyHourEvent #NetworkingOpportunity #EducationCommunity #DallasTeachers #Educators #BeyondDifferences #Nonprofit #FreeEvent #DallasTexas #EducatorConnection #Belonging #EducatorAppreciation
Thank you to everyone who celebrated Be Kind Onlin Thank you to everyone who celebrated Be Kind Online® with us! We are blown away by the millions of students who are committed to creating cultures of belonging in their school. Thank you to students and educators who brought our curriculum to life by spreading the message of kindness and inclusion in your school. 

There’s still time to enter to win a $50 gift card! Post your BKO photos and tag us @beyonddifferences to enter.

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