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 Begins July 16

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 register.

Thank you to our sponsors: Joy-Raising, Klingenstein Center at Teachers College and Strategenius

Pollyanna National Conference 2026

The Pollyanna National Conference brings together a wide range of schools and perspectives to amplify every voice and drive real change. Through intentional discussions, we foster a shared sense of belonging and collective growth. Let’s come together, share challenges and effective practices, and develop actionable strategies to Build Stronger and Kinder Communities.

Early Pricing ends June 30, 2025.

Pollyanna Teen Council 2025-26

Calling all teens! Get ready to amplify your voices at Pollyanna Teen Council meet-ups. 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. If you’re interested in a leadership role next year, please add your name to this form and we will be in touch. 

 

 

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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