The Surprising Beauty of Student-Led Activities
Student-led activities sit at the heart of Connections, where Crew members put new leadership skills into practice. But can teenagers […]
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 […]
Connections Crew Semester 1 Recap: Building Community, Creativity, and Leadership
The Connections Crew embarked on an exciting and transformative journey this semester, participating in various activities that fostered creativity, community […]
Join Us in Finding Activity Providers to Engage Students
Are you interested in helping empower students to lead activities that bring diverse groups of peers together, building a stronger […]
Join the Connections Crew 2024-25: Plan Fun Activities at Roosevelt and Garfield!
Connections is recruiting students from Roosevelt and Garfield High Schools for the Semester 1 cohort of the 2024-25 program. Students […]
A Positive Summer with Connections: Preparing for a New School Year
High school students from across Seattle came together this summer for the Connections program that was offered under the umbrella […]
Connections Team Begins In-Depth Student Interviews
As reported in our September newsletter, Connections held its first pilot last July. Our student surveys showed that 90% of […]
Connections is on Track for Summer
Thirteen students from three Seattle high schools are expected to participate this summer in Connections, RARE’s partnership with the Seattle […]