Changing Perspectives is in the midst of its most prolific year yet! More than 1,400 educators at 141 partner schools (and counting!) in 17 states are engaging 67,000+ students in building the skills that will support them personally, academically, and professionally throughout their lives. We recently surveyed classroom teachers, school counselors, and a variety of school administrators utilizing Changing Perspective programming across the nation, and here is what they have to say.
Alabama
California
“Students appreciate a real perspective. It makes it real and human, and can connect more to the topics being discussed.” -Classroom Teacher
Colorado
“Changing Perspectives is very helpful for teachers to support student growth in social-emotional learning”
-Classroom Teacher
“Deepens student learning and impact.”
-School Counselor
“Students are very engaged and enjoy the discussions.”
-Dean of Culture
Florida
“Activities give insight into student perspectives, and how to address situations as they arise. Videos are ones that students can relate to, which then promotes a healthy discussion on the topic.” -Interventionist
Georgia
“It addresses the attention span of the students. We can have two different discussions within an hour”
-Treatment Provider
“Developed other techniques to pose questions or listen to the answers given by the students.” -Treatment Provider
“My students became more engaged, and more interested in the topic at hand.”
-Classroom Teacher
Hawaii
“Most of my students are english-language learners and had no prior knowledge or experience with social-emotional learning. Bringing this information to them has really opened their eyes to their own well-being.”
-Classroom Teacher
“The lessons are wonderful and very meaningful.“
-Classroom Teacher
Maryland
-Classroom Teacher
“Very helpful to have the topics broken down clearly and scaffolded so we know where to start.”
-School Counselor
“Helping our children navigate a very complex world.“
-School Counselor
Massachusetts
“(Changing Perspectives provides) concrete, practical exercises and activities”
-School Administrator
“(Changing Perspectives brings) growth mindset & other simple lessons that we can fit into advisory period. Concepts that are easy to refer back to.” -Classroom Teacher
Michigan
“(Changing Perspectives is) really easy to follow, with minimal prep & is engaging.” -Interventionist
“Everything is easy to navigate.” -Interventionist
“Concrete ways to develop skills with students.”
-School Counselor
Minnesota
“(Through Changing Perspectives) I have found different ways for students to understand their disability and also become more empathetic towards others.”
-Classroom Teacher
“Students were able to connect more with others and see how different characteristics of disabilities connect.”
-Classroom Teacher
Nebraska
“It’s difficult to engage middle schoolers in class. I have been able to connect with more students by using the daily check-ins as journaling activities.” -School Counselor
“I think this curriculum is a great value. I think I have only barely tapped into all the possibilities of using it.”
-School Counselor
Ohio
“(Changing Perspectives) helps foster important conversations.”
-School Administrator
“(Changing Perspectives) provides me with relevant resources and curriculum to implement small group lessons and individual support across four grade-levels.“
-School Counselor
Pennsylvania
“This curriculum has helped me support the students with skills they are lacking.” -School Counselor
“Saves me time, and lessons are very relevant.”
-Classroom Teacher
“Students see other kids are going through the same things they are.” -School Counselor
Vermont
“When a problem or specific need arises within a grade level, the Changing Perspectives curriculum provides a targeted lesson to address that topic.” -School Counselor
“Helps all students feel like they belong and assist others in understanding others’ disabilities.”
-School Counselor
