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We Recognize Schools That Create Positive School Culture By Fostering Kindness, Empathy, and Compassion.
The Kindness School Accreditation Program is an innovative initiative designed to recognize and celebrate K12 schools that excel in fostering a culture of kindness, empathy, compassion and community engagement. Unlike traditional academic awards, this program focuses on the holistic development of students and the creation of supportive school environments. By highlighting and honoring the incredible work schools are already doing, the program aims to inspire and elevate the standards of excellence in intentionally creating kind schools & students.
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At the 3-Star level, schools demonstrate their initial commitment to creating a culture of kindness. These schools are taking their first meaningful steps toward intentional kindness programming, showing promise and potential.
While their initiatives may be emerging, they demonstrate a clear understanding that kindness matters. These schools asic kindness activities, creating initial structures for student engagement, and showing leadership's commitment to developing a more empathetic learning environment. The 3-Star recognition celebrates schools that are planting the seeds of compassion and are eager to grow their kindness initiatives.
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4-Star Kindness Schools represent a significant leap in kindness programming and cultural transformation. These schools have moved beyond foundational efforts and have developed robust, systematic approaches to integrating kindness into their daily operations. With more structured programs, consistent initiatives, and measurable outcomes, these schools are creating meaningful change. Their approach is comprehensive, involving multiple stakeholders and demonstrating a deep commitment to character development.
4-Star schools not only talk about kindness but actively create environments where empathy, respect, and compassion are core values that permeate every aspect of school life
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
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Student Leadership is crucial in promoting kindness as it empowers young individuals to take an active role in shaping their school's culture. By encouraging students to plan, organize, and execute kindness-focused activities, schools nurture future leaders who understand the importance of compassion and community service. This pillar celebrates the ways schools prepare students to be proactive, empathetic citizens, capable of making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
CHARCTER EDUCATION
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Character Education forms the foundation of a kind and empathetic school environment. By integraling values such as kindness, empathy, forgiveness, and compassion into the curriculum and daily practices, schools help students develop strong moral character. This pillar recognizes the importance of nurturing ethical, empathetic, and responsible members of society, equipping students with the tools they need to navigate complex social situations and contribute positively to their communities.
COMMUNITY & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
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Environmental Stewardship is essential in fostering a sense of responsibility towards our planet. By engaging students in conservation and sustainability efforts, schools cultivate an awareness of environmental issues and encourage responsible resource management. This pillar celebrates initiatives that reduce environmental impact, promote ecological awareness, and prepare students to be responsible stewards of the Earth, contributing to a more sustainable future.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
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Character Education forms the foundation of a kind and empathetic school environment. By integraling values such as kindness, empathy, forgiveness, and compassion into the curriculum and daily practices, schools help students develop strong moral character. This pillar recognizes the importance of nurturing ethical, empathetic, and responsible members of society, equipping students with the tools they need to navigate complex social situations and contribute positively to their communities.
STAFF & SCHOOL SPIRIT
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Character Education forms the foundation of a kind and empathetic school environment. By integraling values such as kindness, empathy, forgiveness, and compassion into the curriculum and daily practices, schools help students develop strong moral character. This pillar recognizes the importance of nurturing ethical, empathetic, and responsible members of society, equipping students with the tools they need to navigate complex social situations and contribute positively to their communities.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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Character Education forms the foundation of a kind and empathetic school environment. By integraling values such as kindness, empathy, forgiveness, and compassion into the curriculum and daily practices, schools help students develop strong moral character. This pillar recognizes the importance of nurturing ethical, empathetic, and responsible members of society, equipping students with the tools they need to navigate complex social situations and contribute positively to their communities.
Six Pillars of School Culture
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5-Star Kindness Schools are the gold standard of kindness education, representing the pinnacle of intentional, transformative kindness programming. These extraordinary institutions have developed world-class approaches to cultivating empathy, community engagement, and social-emotional learning.
Their kindness initiatives are so deeply embedded that they become part of the school's DNA, influencing every interaction, curriculum design, and institutional decision. These schools don't just teach kindness; they live it. They have created replicable models of compassionate education that inspire other institutions, demonstrating how intentional kindness can fundamentally reshape educational experiences and prepare students to be empathetic, engaged global citizens
The Kindness School Accreditation program is powered by Think Kindness, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming school cultures through intentional kindness programming. Since 2009, they have reached over 1,200 K-12 schools nationwide, delivering dynamic assemblies and innovative kindness initiatives that inspire real change.
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NATIONAL PROGRAMS
With proven methodologies that have demonstrated significant reductions in bullying and improvements in school climate, Think Kindness has become a national leader in kindness education. Their work goes beyond temporary inspiration - they create sustainable cultural shifts that empower students to become empathetic, engaged citizens.
GLOBAL IMPACT
1350 SCHOOLS IMPACTED
3 MILLION DOCUMENTED ACTS OF KINDNESS
300K PAIRS OF SHOES COLLECTED FOR CHILDREN
64 GLOBAL KINDNESS MISSION TRIPS
TOP RATED KINDNESS ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
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GLOBAL IMPACT
CELEBRATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
The Kindness School Accreditation Program emerges directly from Think Kindness's extensive experience and commitment to transforming educational environments. By recognizing and celebrating schools that prioritize kindness, they are building a movement that promises to reshape how we approach learning and human connection.