Hanukkah
Jewish Festival of Lights. It commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165-164 b.c.e.
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Kwanza
An African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture.
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas
Christian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Micro-Credential: Helping Them to Lead the Way
Do you want to support a group of youth to create change in their lives? Helping Them to Lead the Way is a five-part workshop series on the knowledge-base and... Read more »
SEL Micro-Training: Transitions
Virtual TrainingFrom the school day to afterschool, the cafeteria to the library to the classroom, transitions in locations and activities can be hard for youth. In this workshop, we share strategies and tools to ensure your students stay motivated and engaged, even in down-time. What we know for sure: when transitions are handled with forethought, and... Read more »
Lunar New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival or spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely celebrated by East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities.
Martin Luther King Jr Day
A US federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
SEL Micro-Training: Powerful Feelings
Virtual TrainingEvery behavior starts with a feeling. This workshop offers practical solutions and strategies to navigate the landscape of strong emotions—how they can present in unusual ways, and how we can support youth when they’re in the thick of what they’re feeling. In this workshop, discover... This is the second of a 3-part micro-learning series. Click... Read more »