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Whole School Engagement

For advocacy based inclusion in primary schools, secondary schools, and universities throughout the world.
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Athletes

Spreading Awareness in Argentina: Pablo and Ana's Story

A team of Special Olympics athletes in Argentina are the leaders of a new digital magazine.
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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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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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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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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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Community Impact

Celebrating Inclusive Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics

Hasbro and Special Olympics Partner for Unified Schools Programming
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Cover page of the Global Youth Engagement Impact Report. Photos of youth engaging in Special Olympics around the world.
Community Impact

Inclusive Mindsets Expand in 7 Regions Around the World

Special Olympics Global Youth Engagement seeks to create inclusion in schools and communities around the world through the empowerment of youth, families, teachers, and other supporters.
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Community Impact

Tanner’s Moment

When Tanner first joined Special Olympics Unified Sports® at Fife High School, his perceptions of what it would be were wrong. But so were Fife’s perceptions of Tanner.
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NFL legend and SiriusXM host Ed McCaffrey interviews athlete Antrone “Juice” Williams and NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns.
In the News

A Unified Presence at Super Bowl’s Radio Row

Every year, the week before the Super Bowl features the one of the largest gatherings of media in the United States.
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