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 […]
Building Belonging: From Seeking to Leading
When you meet Dulce Vasquez, a senior at Garfield High School, the first thing you notice is their calm presence. […]
The Connections Crew Takes To Open Discussions – a Recap
On November 19th, RARE’s Open Discussions Committee presented a panel of students who, like many of RARE’s founders over the […]
RARE Open Discussion: The Power of Connections for Students Today
Join RARE for an inspiring Open Discussion exploring how the Connections program helps students build meaningful relationships and foster a […]
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 […]