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Cultivate Series

Rooted in purpose. Growing together.

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A learning series for educators in juvenile justice settings, featuring ready-to-use classroom activities, curated resources, and opportunities to connect with peers. 
Cultivate is about building community, sharing practice, and taking steps forward together.

Student
Recognition

Recognize and celebrate student growth.​

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When students are recognized for their effort, growth, and character—not just achievement—they begin to see their own value and potential. Genuine acknowledgment builds confidence, motivation, and a stronger sense of belonging. These ready-to-use resources are designed to help educators celebrate small wins, highlight progress, and create meaningful moments of recognition that remind every student: you matter, and your growth deserves to be seen.

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Get step-by-step guidance and resources for planning a meaningful recognition ceremony—perfect for a single classroom or a school-wide celebration. By honoring students’ growth, character, and contributions, this project helps young people see that their efforts matter, that they belong, and that they are an important part of the school community.

  • Student Awards Ceremony Guide

Community Connections

Show students they are part of something bigger.​​​

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When students have opportunities to share their voices and contributions with the wider community, they see that they matter—that they are cared for and part of something bigger than themselves. Creating those connections requires intentional practices. These ready-to-use resources are designed to support educators in fostering meaningful projects that bridge the divide between classroom and community, while providing opportunities for students to experience the joy of making a difference.

Get step-by-step guides and resources for two powerful projects, designed to help students share their voices and build meaningful connections with the wider community. By contributing their stories and talents, students see that they matter, that they belong, and that they can make a difference.

  • Community Showcase

  • Sending Some Love Book Recording Project

Live Event
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With Liz Ryan
Join Liz Ryan, juvenile justice advocate and national leader, who will share insights on the importance of building community connections—for young people and for the educators and advocates who serve them.

Positive Classroom
Culture

Build a classroom where students belong.​​​

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When classrooms are rooted in mutual respect, belonging, and community, every student is seen, valued, and better able to succeed. Building that kind of culture requires intentional practices. These ready-to-use activities and resources are designed to support educators in cultivating positive classroom communities, strengthening connections with students, and creating the conditions where every learner can flourish.

Get step-by-step guides and slideshows for four powerful activities, all designed to help students express identity, share what matters, and build a “Who We Are Wall” that celebrates community.

  • I Am Poem

  • Coat of Arms

  • Culture Quilt

  • What I Want My Teacher to Know

Live Event
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With Greg Walton
Join Greg Walton, Stanford psychology professor and leading researcher on belonging, who will share insights and practical strategies for cultivating positive classroom culture built on trust and connection.

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