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Unified Generation

Teacher and 5 students of Bunker Hill Elementary School sitting in a semi circle talking.
Community Impact

Celebrating the Resilience of Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics

During the 2020 – 2021 schools year, Hasbro and Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools honored 4 schools for their work of inclusion.
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Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
In the News

Detroit 2022 Unified Cup Announcement

Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
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Six people standing behind three women seated, all wearing masks. On the wall in the background, a seal between two flags.
Europe Eurasia

Montenegro Unified Club receives Champions of Solidarity Award

Special Olympics Montenegro’s innovative Unified Club Naša škola Ekonomska was awarded the Champion of Solidarity Award by the Municipality of Nikšić on 8 March 2021.
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Renderings of jacket and shorts uniform for a male athlete named Sean.
In the News

Parsons and Special Olympics Working to Create Sustainable Change in Inclusive Apparel

Most mainstream brands and fashion designers have not delved into adaptive fashion.
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Students talking via a Zoom conversation.
Community Impact

Nickelodeon and NFHS join the Special Olympics Unified Classroom

Learn to Lead with the #UnifiedGeneration
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Five students pose on a basketball court with Special Olympics jerseys and basketballs in hand. The graphic reads "You're Invited...Digital Youth Summit, Friday May 7th, 5:00-7PM ET."
Community Impact

Special Olympics Invites Your Middle and High School Students to a Digital Youth Summit!

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is hosting the Digital Youth Summit: Inclusion in Action on May 7, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00PM ET for all middle and high school students.
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A student smiles and makes a heart shape with his hand, with the words "Welcome to Unified Classroom" on the graphic.
Community Impact

As Schools Push to Reopen, Use These Free Resources to Promote an Inclusive Mindset

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools offers free resources to help students and educators reenter the in-person school setting with an inclusive mindset.
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Students carry the Unified Champion School Banner at Papillion A Vista South High School
Community Impact

5 Benefits of Inclusive Education

How Students With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Can Thrive in a Socially Inclusive Learning Environment
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Facebook & Instagram Graduation 2020
In the News

Facebook celebrates #Graduation2020 with the Unified Generation

On May 15th, Facebook and Instagram streamed a 2-hour #Graduation2020 celebration that featured commencement addresses by names such as Oprah Winfrey, Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, Simone Biles, and more.
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Teacher Jennifer Paolantonio with Chairman Tim Shriver at SXSW EDU 2019
Community Impact

National Teacher Appreciation Week

Whether from school or from home, the teachers of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® ensure that meaningful opportunities are present for students of all abilities in and out of the classroom.
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