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Unified Champion Schools

Professor Pedro Balbuena stands with four teenage Unified Athletes and partners holding drums at a school in Guerrero, Mexico.
Community Impact

Play Unified : Learn Unified Expands to Two New States in Mexico

Thanks to virtual opportunities and support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, two unique new regions in Mexico will join the movement of Unified Sports and Unified Schools.
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(SO Kenya EDUTV v1 (1).png)- A photo from the EDU-TV broadcast of a Special Olympics coach Vincent Muigai and athlete Shalel Tennah participating in an arm strength exercise.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Kenya Reaches New Athletes Through National Broadcast

Special Olympics Kenya coaches and athletes lead Fit 5 workouts on a national education broadcast during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Timothy Shriver talks during a meeting.
In the News

Timothy Shriver Lists 5 Actionable Ways to Improve U.S. Schools

Timothy Shriver's interview in Authority Magazine.
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Three female students smile on a outdoor school field. The graphic reads, “White County Middle School, Cleveland, Georgia.” A quote from Dr. MaryKay Berry reads, “Through their work, Mrs. Julie Collins and White County’s Unified program have established a climate and culture of teamwork, inclusion, respect, and acceptance, for all students regardless of their abilities.”
Community Impact

Hasbro to Support 5 Virtual Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® National Banner Celebrations

At Special Olympics, it is our mission to celebrate inclusion at all times—no matter the setting. This belief has been even stronger in the past year with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing need for virtual connections.
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Tim Shriver at a school with young children. Everyone is wearing an orange shirt that reads: I Pledge to respect everyone.
In the News

Timothy Shriver Says Inclusion in Schools is Key to Ending Exclusion

Special Olympics Board Chair Timothy Shriver, Ph.D. discusses the important role education plays in addressing society’s dire need for social inclusion.
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A team of Unified Champion Schools Basketball players from Special Olympics Missouri
Athletes

Teacher Resources: Four Free Lesson Plans for Exploring Acceptance, Respect, and Inclusion

Classroom and Distance Learning Activities for Middle School and High School Students
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Soeren Palumbo at a game, clapping his hands above his head.
In the News

Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM Explores the Power of Unified Champions Schools

Special Olympics Vice President of Global Youth Engagement Soeren Palumbo discussed the expansion and importance of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools© with Dan Loney, host of Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM radio.
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Text reads: 5 ways to build back more inclusive.
Community Impact

Build Back Better, Build Back More Inclusive

After disruptive but necessary closings, Special Olympics is committed to supporting schools to return with more connection and community.
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On the left text reads: IYL Training: Exploring Leadership | Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools logo. On the right: Three young adults standing in front of lockers.
In the News

Special Olympics Offering Free Virtual Inclusive Youth Leadership Training & Digital Summits

This 2020-2021 school year, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® will be hosting four Digital Summits on Inclusive Youth Leadership. To earn your ticket, read the below.
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Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Expand Across Romania
Europe Eurasia

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Expand Across Romania

This year, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® programme was the recipient of an exceptionally generous gift from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
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