As school breaks approach, we are all thinking more about PDF - playtime, downtime, and family time. Hear Denise Pope talk about the importance of these breaks for kids and teens alike. #wellbeing #mentalhealth.

NEW article in the @nytimes showcasing some of our research on A.I. chatbots and cheating.

Join @GreaterGoodEdu on December 12, 2023 for a free community meeting to learn about the science of compassion, experience a practice together, and find resources for bringing more gratitude into classrooms and schools. Register at

A worthwhile read from @nytimes. This is why we work with schools on research-based, system-wide shifts. #studentwellbeing #studentmentalhealth #teenmentalhealth

“Kids need downtime even more than in the past." Read more about some key ways to incorporate downtime for your kids in this @FatherlyHQ article, featuring Denise Pope.

ICYMI @CommonSense released new research about kids and screens. They were also on the Today Show talking about some of the implications and findings.

We are so grateful to all of our school partners who have been working alongside us to challenge narrow notions of success for students the past 20 years! Help us continue this work another 20 years by donating at

Listen to this hour-long conversation with Denise Pope, director of the documentary "Try Harder", and Ravi Chandra as they discuss high school, college admissions, and life.

“Assessment is feedback so that students can learn,” Pope says. "Grading doesn’t always do that, but assessment should.” Excellent Grading article with Denise Pope

Excellent article from Stanford Medicine on how to safeguard teen's well-being on social media. They explore why teenagers are more vulnerable to mental health challenges stemming from social media use and conversations parents can have with their kids.

Wondering how AI can supplement rather than restrict your curriculum? Stanford education researchers collaborated with teachers to develop classroom-ready AI resources for high school instructors across subject areas. #teachingwithAI #AIaware #teachers.

Don't miss this podcast episode with Denise about Parenting for Well-Being #parenting #wellbeing

We are thrilled to have Naomi Meyers joining our Board of Directors this year! Naomi's passion for supporting teenagers is a perfect fit for Challenge Success. Thank you, Naomi, for partnering with us!

We are thrilled to have Dan Rosenthal joining our Board of Directors this year! Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board along with energy and positivity. Thank you, Dan, for partnering with us!

We are thrilled to have Annie Hall joining our Board of Directors this year! Annie previously served on our East Coast Advisory Council and has been a longtime supporter of Challenge Success. We are fortunate to have her on the board now! Thank you, Annie, for partnering with us!

We are thrilled to have Tesha McCord Poe joining our Board of Directors this year! Tesha's energy and expertise around all things fundraising and DEIB will be wonderful additions to our board. Thank you, Tesha, for partnering with us!

Feeling generous and want to elevate the conversation around student mental health? Vote for our session to be featured at SXSW! The session would feature Dr. Denise Pope with the co-creators of the musical RANKED. Learn more and vote here.

Relationships, between peers and student to teacher, are not a nice to have, they are integral to a student's well-being and engagement.

Individual Tickets Now On Sale for the Challenge Success Fall Conference #educatorconference #teacherconference #stanford #bentleyuniversity #teachered.

Considering surveying your school community this year? Learn more about the Challenge Success student, family, and faculty surveys at our upcoming info session. Register here: