Well-being, Engagement, and Belonging for All Students
Transform the Student Experience
Challenge Success is a non-profit affiliated with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. We partner with school communities to elevate student voice and implement research-based, equity-centered strategies that improve well-being, engagement, and belonging for all K-12 students. Supporting youth mental health and academic achievement is more important than ever.
GROUNDED IN 20 YEARS OF RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE PARTNERING WITH OVER 720 SCHOOLS
THE PROBLEM
The well-being of our youth is on the line
Far too many students are struggling with their mental health and well-being and experience a lack of belonging and engagement with school. We work with schools across the country to support both academic achievement and healthy child and adolescent development.
Results of our high school well-being surveys reveal:
- 90% are sleep deprived
- 75% report exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, and headaches because of stress
- 77% report engaging in at least one academically dishonest behavior in the last month
- 63% report workload is a major sources of stress
- Nearly 50% put forth effort but rarely or never find school interesting or enjoyable
- Nearly 30% report that almost none of their homework is useful to their learning
- Only 42% feel they can really be themselves at their schools and only 40% feel like a part of the school community
THE SOLUTION
Transform educational systems to promote well-being and value each student for their unique identities, assets, and individual definition of success
Students shouldn’t have to choose between doing well and being well, but academic achievement often overshadows well-being, engagement, and belonging in schools.
“Success is measured over the course of a lifetime, not at the end of a semester.”
At Challenge Success, we partner with school communities to implement research-based, equity-centered strategies that:
Change happens when we elevate student voices and work together to create schools where everyone belongs. Listening to our youth has never been more important.
Real, lasting change requires the whole school community — educators, families, and students — to both identify challenges and drive solutions. Learn more or contact us.
