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Preparing students to navigate life with #purpose, #belonging + future-ready skills 🧭 𝘛𝘢𝘨 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬!
Registration is open for our Winter Summit:
Charting Purpose, Pathways, and Progress

Learn from visionary speakers and build lasting connections with district leaders + educators at the stunning La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Feb. 4-6, 2026.

Learn more and register 👉 wfndr.co/4o23hO3
October 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
“In my work helping hundreds of districts and schools implement character development and future-ready skills programs, I’ve seen how intentionally fostering belonging from day one sets students–and educators–up for success.”

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3 steps to build belonging in the classroom
A sense of classroom belonging gives students more than a positive school year--it gives them tools and relationships they can carry for life
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August 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“As a classroom teacher, I saw firsthand how students became more engaged and felt more comfortable when they had a voice in shaping our class norms.

Start the year by building *with* your students, not just for them.”

Read the full article:
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August 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
There's still time to implement Wayfinder this school year!

Our curriculum makes it easy to equip your students with future-ready skills. Learn more about our Back-to-School Package ⤵️
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Wayfinder | Back to School Package Deals
Learn how Wayfinder's flexible back-to-school package and research-backed curriculum can support your school or district in time for fall.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
You asked. We listened.
Wayfinder’s newest features make it easier to track skills, support students, and bring your district's vision to life.

Check out what's new with Wayfinder this school year 🦋
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What’s New for the 2025-2026 School Year
Our latest updates for the 2025-2026 school year make it even easier to jump into lessons, manage and view data, and so much more.
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August 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
When it comes to substance misuse prevention, scare tactics + overemphasis on negative long-term effects tend to backfire—especially with teens, whose still-developing prefrontal cortices are more inclined to focus on short-term consequences + peer acceptance.

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Teaching for Prevention: Addressing Substance Misuse in Schools
Help students avoid substance misuse by teaching skills focused on self-awareness, peer pressure resistance, and healthy decision-making.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Big news from Wayfinder and DESSA!

Educators can now import #DESSA assessment data directly into Waypoints—making it easier than ever to identify areas for student growth. 🌱

See how it works:
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DESSA Screener Integration with Wayfinder | Wayfinder
See how DESSA assessment data integrates with Wayfinder to support student growth—making assessment data clear and actionable.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Across the country, states are beginning to say:
Career readiness isn’t just technical. It’s human.

📖 Read more on how states are leading this change: blog.withwayfinder.com/states-are-l...
States Are Linking Durable Skills with Career Readiness
Learn how states are integrating durable skills into K-12 education, aligning with workforce needs, and preparing students for successful careers.
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July 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"The best workshop I've been to in the whole conference!”
Come visit us at Booth 1255 🤌
#ISTELive #ASCDAnnual
July 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“The old script—get good grades, pick a major, land a job—hasn’t held up for some time. This graduation season, students don’t need hype. They need a compass.”

Read this new op-ed by the founders of Wayfinder + Roadtrip Nation:
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June 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“The skills that I think are going to be most important are how motivated and engaged kids are to be able to learn new things,” said Rebecca Winthrop, Director of the Center for Universal Education at @brookings.edu. “They’re going to be wayfinders.”
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“They’re Going to be Wayfinders”: Helping Students Navigate Life with AI
Learn more about Wayfinder’s approach to teaching AI literacy to prepare students for a world shaped by both uncertainty and opportunity.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We're proud to share that Wayfinder has been named the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Award winner for Enhanced Curriculum Solution Provider of the Year!

This honor follows a rigorous evaluation of 2700+ companies across 6 key areas—innovation, performance, ease of use, functionality, value, and impact.
June 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Check out all of the winners of our Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge!

🥇 Ami Le—Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia
🥈Timothy Winterbauer—Owensville High School in Missouri
🥉 Segen Sutton—Rock Creek High School in Kansas

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Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge | Wayfinder
Enter the Wayfinder Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge! Create a video with your personal take on what it means to be ready for life after high school.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth!
Let’s nurture joy, connection, and resilience—this month and beyond.

Download free resources here ➡️ pages.withwayfinder.com/resources-fo...
Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month | Wayfinder
Explore resources for Mental Health Awareness Month, including K–12 activities, counselor tools, and strategies that support student well-being and purpose.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Calling all school administrators and counselors!

Share how much educators mean to your school community with our Teacher Appreciation Week Joy Kit: pages.withwayfinder.com/teacher-appr... 🌠
Teacher Appreciation Week Resources + Activities | Wayfinder
Celebrate teachers with a few of our favorite resources to spread joy and gratitude, including printable letters and cards, staff activities, and more!
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May 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We're on the hunt for a QA Intern to join our team this summer! 💻

This is a paid, fully remote #internship perfect for a current student or recent grad.

Ready to grow your career with us? 🌱
Apply now: withwayfinder.com/careers
April 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Share this $2,500 opportunity with high school students! 💥

#videocontest #teachers #futurereadyskills
We’re launching our first-ever video contest, calling on students to answer the question, 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭?

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 + 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬!
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1st place wins $2500!
#videocontest #storytelling
April 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What Skills Will Define Tomorrow’s Leaders? 🌄

Join our webinar on May 14 to hear from top industry leaders on the skills students need to succeed. Gain practical advice on how schools and districts can help develop tomorrow’s talent.

Register here!
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April 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
🐾 Happy National #HugYourDog Day! 🐶

At Wayfinder, we believe in living with purpose and pawsitivity—so today, we’re celebrating the pups who make our lives (and Zoom calls) better every single day.

Check out all of our pups here:
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April 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Does your school, district, or state have financial literacy standards for students? 💵

Learn about Wayfinder's revamped Financial Literacy Collection and how we support educators in teaching this important topic! April 10 at 2:30 PM ET.

Save your seat here:
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April 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Save the Date: April 10! 🗓
The Art of Conflict Resolution + Respectful Disagreement
Register now: wfndr.co/resolve

Students won’t always agree—and that’s okay. The real skill is knowing how to disagree with empathy and respect. Attend our webinar to learn our favorite strategies 🫶
April 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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What does it mean to be truly prepared for life after high school? Our friends @wayfinder-edu.bsky.social have launched the Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge and are inviting students in grades 9-12 to answer that prompt with a 1-3 min video submission: pages.withwayfinder.com/future-ready...
Wayfinder | Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge
Enter the Wayfinder Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge! Create a video with your personal take on what it means to be ready for life after high school.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Our students are capable, but they’re dealing with a lot.

Help your students re-center and reconnect with their learning. Check out our Stability + Strength resource pack for research and activities to support student belonging and well-being.

Get it here ⬇️
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April 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Join Wayfinder for 1.5 days of purpose + belonging at our Spring Educator Summit in Chicago!

It's designed to build a community of educators who can strengthen students' future-ready skills like collaboration, adaptability, and empathy.

Learn more + register for this free event ⬇️
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March 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM