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OUR MISSION
Fostering a sense of connection for students has been our passion and primary objective from the outset of the Be THE Voice® program! Our mission is to teach students sound communication skills that allow them to see beyond their differences, and it’s never too early to start. Children are born into this world without prejudice, and like a dry sponge, they absorb whatever is on the surface. They mirror the attitudes and beliefs of those around them and may unknowingly adopt discriminatory behavior.
This can lead to conflict and division, which becomes harder to change as they grow up. That’s why Be THE Voice® is so important in the formative years. Our innovative student driven approach creates a sense of belonging, encourages empathy and promotes respectful interactions among peers.
KEY ADVANTAGES TO OUR APPROACH
Be THE Voice® is NOT a curriculum
No staff training is required
Be THE Voice® is facilitated by a school club which reflects the demographic at each school,
resulting in an immediate buy-in with the student body
Our plug-and-play format fits easily into any school schedule
Be THE Voice® amplifies the impact of other social-and-emotional learning initiatives the school has in place
This can lead to conflict and division, which becomes harder to change as they grow up. That’s why Be THE Voice® is so important in the formative years. Our innovative student driven approach creates a sense of belonging, encourages empathy and promotes respectful interactions among peers.
KEY ADVANTAGES TO OUR APPROACH
Be THE Voice® is NOT a curriculum
No staff training is required
Be THE Voice® is facilitated by a school club which reflects the demographic at each school,
resulting in an immediate buy-in with the student body
Our plug-and-play format fits easily into any school schedule
Be THE Voice® amplifies the impact of other social-and-emotional learning initiatives the school has in place
2024 - 2025 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
August – Early September
- Program Set-Up: Select an enthusiastic student club, group, or panel to facilitate the campaign
- Program and Video Access: The BTV teacher receives the Program and Video access link
- Booster Kit: Each school receives one Booster Kit filled with project supplies and variety of trendy merchandise
- Video Day: Designate a weekly timeslot (roughly 5 minutes) for the presentation of the video and to facilitate discussion
See below for a list of all the activities included in each program level: Elementary school (ES), Middle school (MS) and High school (HS) programs.
| BTV x Sharpie® Kindness Kick-off | E, MS, HS |
| National Love People Day | E, MS |
| Monthly VIV Recognitions | E, MS |
| Random Acts of Kindness Month: | |
| Meet Someone New | E, MS |
| High-Five Fridays | E, MS |
| BTV Speaks! (monthly) | E, MS |
| Inspirational Role Models Month | E, MS, HS |
| BTV x OOLY® Canvas for Kindness | E, MS, HS |
| C.A.R.E. Closet | HS |
| BTV Ripple Effect on Social Media | MS, HS |
| MLK: Build a Beloved Community | E |
| Polar Bear Plunge! | MS, HS |
| BTV Soup-er Bowl Competition | E, MS, HS |
2024/25 Campaign Components
50 shirts, 15 posters, BTV stickers, 10 foam hands, 1000 bracelets, 1 banner, Sharpies, 500 BTV Croc shoe charms, 300 note cards, 200 tattoos, 500 phone Skinz, OOLY Paint pens, and 750 highlighters.
Middle School Booster Kit:
50 shirts, 15 posters, BTV stickers, VIV stickers, 10 foam hands, 1000 bracelets, 1 banner, Sharpies, 600 BTV Croc shoe charms, 300 note cards, 400 tattoos, 500 phone Skinz, OOLY Paint pens, and 1500 pencils.
Elementary School Booster Kit:
50 shirts, 15 posters, BTV stickers, VIV stickers, 10 foam hands, 600 bracelets, 1 banner, Sharpies, 500 BTV Croc shoe charms, 300 note cards, 200 tattoos, construction paper, 250 Kindness Bingo sheets, 250 Beloved Community sheets, OOLY Paint pens and 500 pencils.
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