Home | Kind Schools

OUR MISSION

We recognize & celebrate schools that

foster Kindness, Empathy and Community.

Celebrating K-12 schools that shine in compassion, empathy, and community spirit! We recognize institutions fostering kindness through six key pillars, inspiring a new generation of empathetic leaders. Join us in transforming education with kindness!

WHY CULTURE MATTERS. . .

About Our Program

The Kindness School Accreditation Program is the gold standard for recognizing K-12 schools that exemplify excellence in fostering compassion, empathy, and community engagement. Our rigorous process identifies institutions that create intentionally kind learning environments, focusing on six key pillars of kindness. We celebrate schools that are shaping the future of education and nurturing the next generation of empathetic leaders.

Levels of Accreditation

BASIC INITIATIVES
ACROSS PILLARS

ENTRY LEVEL
CHARACTER PROGRAMS

MEETS MINIMUM
STUDENT & COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS

MEASURABLE IMPACT

STUDENT LEAD
KINDNESS INITIATIVES

COMPREHENSIVE
CHARTER & KINDNESS
INTIGRATED PROGRAMS

INNOVATIVE & TRANSFORMATIVE KINDNESS APPROACH

SYSTEMATIC CHANGE IMPACTING SCHOOL & COMMUNITY.

SUSTAINABLE & SCALABLE KINDNESS MODEL

The Application Timeline

1. Nominate Your School

Submit a simple nomination request to begin your school’s journey toward Kindness Accreditation. Share basic details about your institution and take the first step in fostering a culture of kindness.

3. Accreditation Interview

After your application has been reviewed, a school representative will participate in a one-on-one interview to discuss your school’s culture-building initiatives and their impact.

2. Complete Application

Once your nomination is approved, you will gain access to the full application, where you’ll showcase your school’s initiatives across six pillars of kindness. Highlight your achievements and commitment to fostering empathy and community.

4. Review & Reward

Our team carefully reviews your submission. Schools meeting the standards are awarded prestigious Kindness Accreditation, celebrating their excellence in compassion, empathy, and community engagement.

Outside Banner

Gym Banner

Certified Email Footer

Local Press Release

Student, Staff & Volunteer Kindness Awards

The Student, Staff & Volunteer Kindness Awards honor individuals who exemplify kindness and compassion within their school community. Each accredited school receives grade-level rewards to present to students, staff, and volunteers during their accreditation assembly, celebrating their positive impact and commitment to fostering a culture of kindness.

Nominate Your School

Nominate A School

“Our school culture wasn’t an accident. My staff worked hard for years to create the climate and atmosphere that not only every child want to be a part of, but also the staff, parents & community.”