Changing Perspectives

07/11/2026

Ready to claim your spot?

Changing Perspectives has 10 free Spartan Race codes available through Spartan’s Race for a Cause program.

Participants receive free registration to any Spartan Race between now and December 2026 by creating and sharing a fundraising page for Changing Perspectives.

Free race codes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants also receive a complimentary Changing Perspectives x Spartan t-shirt.

Interested? Email Changing Perspectives Executive Director Sam Drazin at [email protected] or scan the QR code in the graphic.

Know someone who would love this? Send it their way.

07/03/2026

Take on a challenge that supports a meaningful cause.

Through the Spartan Race for a Cause program, participants can fundraise for Changing Perspectives and receive free registration to any Spartan Race between now and December 2026.

Funds raised support our work with schools to promote social-emotional learning, advance inclusion and belonging, and strengthen school communities.

This is more than a race entry. It is a way to challenge yourself while helping create more connected, inclusive schools.

A limited number of free race codes are available.

Interested? Contact Changing Perspectives Executive Director Sam Drazin at [email protected].

Know someone who would love this opportunity? Please send it their way.

06/24/2026

Want to run a Spartan Race for free?

Changing Perspectives has partnered with Spartan through its Race for a Cause program to offer a limited number of free race registration codes.

Participants create and share a fundraising page for Changing Perspectives and then receive free registration for any Spartan Race between now and December 2026.

This could be a great fit for someone who loves fitness challenges, obstacle course races, endurance events, team challenges, or big bucket-list goals.

We have 10 free race codes available.

Interested? Contact Changing Perspectives Executive Director Sam Drazin at [email protected].

Know someone who would love this? Send it their way.

05/20/2026

Join us for Inclusion Trends in International Schools: A Conversation with Sam Drazin, a free virtual event exploring the trends, questions, and opportunities shaping inclusion in international schools today.

Led by Changing Perspectives Founder and Executive Director Sam Drazin, this conversation will focus on what international schools are navigating now and what meaningful inclusion can look like in practice.

This session is designed for international school leaders, counselors, educators, learning support teams, and student support professionals who want to think more deeply about strengthening inclusive practices for all students.

Live Online
June 8 at 9:00 AM Bangkok Time
June 7 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

Register here: https://buff.ly/Ud2j89Y

05/07/2026

More good days at school are built through more than academics alone.

Research from Yale School of Medicine found that students who participate in social-emotional learning programs experience benefits across both well-being and school success, including reduced anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts; increased academic achievement and school functioning; stronger social-emotional skills; and a greater sense of belonging and connection with peers and teachers.

That matters because students are better prepared to learn, participate, and build relationships when they feel supported, connected, and equipped with tools to navigate challenges.

Social-emotional learning helps schools support the whole student.

05/05/2026

Student mental health is not separate from student success.

When students are navigating mental health challenges, it can affect how they show up at school, how they connect with others, how they participate in learning, and how supported they feel throughout the day.

Schools play a critical role in student well-being because they are often where students spend much of their time, build relationships, and access support.

This Mental Health Month, the theme is More Good Days, Together. For students, more good days begin with school communities that prioritize connection, belonging, emotional safety, and meaningful support.

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Month, and this year’s theme is More Good Days, Together.

For students, more good days at school are built through connection, belonging, emotional safety, and support. Mental health is not separate from learning. When students feel seen, included, and equipped with tools to navigate challenges, they are better prepared to participate, build relationships, and succeed.

At Changing Perspectives, we believe social-emotional learning and inclusion are essential parts of creating school communities where all students can thrive.

03/31/2026

SENIA 2026 is now fully virtual, and the opportunity to engage has expanded.

Educators around the world can now access more than 40 sessions across leadership, inclusive classroom practices, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and life-centered education.

The virtual format removes barriers to participation, making it possible to join live discussions, engage with global educators, and access recordings for continued learning.

If you have been looking for practical strategies, meaningful dialogue, and connection to a global inclusion community, this is an opportunity to be part of that work.

Explore the conference and registration options here:
https://buff.ly/8WqcXM9

SENIA 2026 Program April 10–12, 2026A Global Virtual ConferenceSENIA 2026: The Path Forward brings together educators, school leaders, specialists, and advocates from around the world for a global learning experience focused on strengthening inclusive practices in schools. While this year’s conf...