R.I.S.E.

Get to know the leadership framework we have designed to help our youth R.I.S.E.

Foundation for Leadership

R.I.S.E represents the 4 qualities of respect, integrity, self-awareness, and engagement.

These qualities guide our efforts to help students discover their leadership potential and serve as change agents in their communities.

Foundation for Literacy

Our leadership framework centers around 5 developmental areas and clarifies the knowledge and skills we foster as we equip and train future leaders around the world. They come together to create the “Leaders are Readers” learning pathway.

1. Socio-Emotional Learning

R - Establish and maintain positive relationships 

I -  Develop decision-making skills

S - Use self-management skills

E - Demonstrate responsible behaviors towards self, others, and community

2. Emotional Intelligence

R - Identify and manage emotions

I -  Develop positive self-talk

S - Build emotional vocabulary 

E - Understand and practice empathy

3. Project-Based Learning

R - Expand creative capacity

I -  Learn to think critically and analytically

S - Develop a deeper understanding of STEM

E - Build collaboration skills

4. Antiracism Education

R - Form language for human differences

I -  Demonstrate positive social identity

S - Develop skills to act against prejudice

E - Recognize and understand injustice

5. Leadership Development

R - Communicate effectively

I -  Understand the value of teamwork

S - Recognize their ability to make a difference

E - Develop a servant leader mindset