Pollyanna is a national nonprofit helping academic institutions, non-profits and corporations build stronger and kinder communities.
“By creating spaces where everyone feels valued and heard, Pollyanna is not only building stronger communities, they are also laying the foundation for a more compassionate and harmonious world.” — Laura Light, AAIE Executive Director
Summer 2025 Workshop Series Launches
Even though summer feels far away, get a taste of it now with the introduction our new series: Renewing Your Commitment to Your School’s Mission and Values. We are once again offering topical workshops with dynamic facilitators for one price for all 12 workshops for all your school employees. In addition to participating live on Zoom, each workshop will be recorded and archived and available to view until August 31. Click here to see this incredible line up and register your school before March 15 for the pre-sale price.
Thank you to our sponsors: Joy-Raising, Klingenstein Center at Teachers College and Strategenius
Pollyanna's Teen Council School Membership 2024-25
Calling all teens and DEI Directors! Get ready to amplify your teen’s voices at Pollyanna Teen Council meet-ups. October’s meeting welcomes the students back and invites DEI Directors to join. We’re launching a School Membership exclusively for the 2024-25 School Year. Teen’s opinions matter, and we’re thrilled to provide a platform where they can share thoughts, ideas, and passions. Join us for informative and exciting monthly meet-ups, specially designed for 13-18 year olds eager to engage in meaningful discussions on today’s most pressing topics. Read more and sign up.
Pollyanna's Free K-12 Racial Literacy Curriculum
Please download Pollyanna’s K-12 Racial Literacy Curriculum and email us for assistance implementing. Without a sincere effort to understand the historical roots and current problems caused by race and racism, we will continue to passively accept the status quo.
Assessments
Community and Communications Assessments collect and synthesize feedback pertaining to inclusivity, and offer guidance needed to implement systemic change.
Curriculum
Pollyanna’s free K-12 Racial Literacy Curriculum is designed to help students gain knowledge about race as it has been constructed in the United States.
Workshops
A range of trainings and workshops aimed at supporting educators, leadership teams, trustees, families, and executives in driving change in their communities.
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