Our schools were busy in October launching their Choose To Be Nice Programs and setting up the activities that will teach students about making the choices that will create a lasting culture of kindness in their schools and communities. These students are learning by doing and that makes all the difference. We are excited to […]
There are so many great things happening with Choose To Be Nice that I can hardly contain myself. I get so excited when I see what our schools are doing, hear from someone about how a Daily Nice changed their day, or get photos of people in their CTBN gear from all over the world, […]
It’s so exciting when students return to school after the summer break and catch up with friends, meet new teachers and settle into the classroom. There is an energy of renewed enthusiasm as students and teachers adjust to the schedule and get set for the coming year. For students across the country, those first days […]
Choose To Be Nice Announces Partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals It’s so exciting when new schools enroll in our Choose To Be Nice programs. I love seeing photos and videos of students signing the CTBN promise banner and hearing stories about how they learn about treating each other and those in […]
At Choose To Be Nice, we believe a better world is possible. We believe that each of us has a choice of how we want to “be” in this world. It can be hard to be nice when there is a lot of negativity around us. Thank you to Dr. Dennis Becker for writing about […]
School started in Port Aransas Independent School District, a small public school district on the coast of Texas known for its Legacy of Excellence, on Monday, August 21, 2017. The week before, at our annual staff professional development week, we had introduced Choose To Be Nice and each of our three schools were making plans […]
by Lori Pacheco In the spring of 2015 I had the honor of meeting Dina Creiger at the MESPA conference on Cape Cod. I loved the sweatshirts she was selling and just had to have one. Thus, my addiction to Choose To Be Nice had begun. I came back and bought a Choose To Be […]
They Need Our Help The cleanup efforts have only begun in Florida and there is still so much to do in Texas. Our hearts go out to all the people who have been affected by these hurricanes and flooding and we want to do something for them. So, we will donate 15 percent of all sales […]
Imagine what it’s like to be a student in a big high school with no one to talk to. It can be lonely and discouraging. Thankfully, I work with a wonderful group of students who care and want to make a difference not only for those students but everyone around them. We started a Choose […]
Some people look at a bucket and see something that can carry things. I look at a bucket and see an opportunity for kindness. Even a small bucket can carry a whole lot of happiness with just a little bit of effort. It started when I was invited to KPMG for their “Take Your Daughters […]
