Connections in Action at Summer University
This past summer, Connections returned to the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s Summer University program for its third year as […]
From Learning to Leading: Connections Crew in Action
Connections asks students to learn about belonging, soft leadership, teamwork, allyship, and antiracism—and then put those ideas into practice for […]
What Connections Crew Students Told Us About Belonging and Learning
We recently interviewed Connections Crew students to better understand a question many people understandably ask: does Connections help students academically? […]
When Community Shows Up for Students
CDC research shows that when students feel connected at school, they are more likely to earn higher grades and test […]
A Smarter Path to Better Grades: Train Student Leaders
Research has shown again and again that students do better in school when they feel like they belong. They are […]
What 362 Student Surveys Reveal About Belonging: Fun Helps, Peer Support Matters More
Over the 2024-2025 school year and into summer 2025, the Connections program collected 362 student exit-ticket surveys after meetups and […]
Connections in Students’ Own Words
You have heard us talk about Connections — how it helps students feel seen, supported, and part of something larger. […]
The Impact of Connections: Building Belonging and Transforming School Culture
When students feel seen, heard, and supported, they thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. The Connections Program was designed to make that […]
What Students Are Saying About Connections
The results are in—and students are clearly finding great value in the Connections experience! Recent survey responses highlight just how […]
Local Spotlight: RARE and the Connections Program Featured in Community Magazine
RARE and its Connections program are featured in an upcoming issue of Stroll Laurelhurst & Windermere, a magazine dedicated to […]