Want to also share kids feedback along with yours? Here are the two links to report progress:

Admin Progress Report Link

Kids Feedback Link

How should we report numbers if we’re estimating?

Estimates are acceptable. Use your best judgment — exact counts are not required.

Can students self-report?

Yes. Teachers may:

• Collect quick student pulse checks

• Use thumbs, fingers, or quick paper tallies

• Report classroom averages

What matters most in reporting?

✔ Consistency
✔ Honesty
✔ Noticing trends over time

This data helps us:

• Improve the program

• Share impact with schools and funders

• Advocate for student wellbeing

How often should I submit progress?

You may submit progress weekly or monthly — whatever works best for your classroom. Weekly check-ins give us the clearest picture, but flexibility is built in.

What if we don’t do Care Hard every day?

That’s completely okay. Care Hard is not a daily requirement. Many classrooms implement it daily while others do it by blocks schedules:

• 2–3 times per week

• During Assemblies

• During high-need moments (testing, transitions, behavior resets)

How are Care Actions counted?

Care Hard operates on an honor system. We trust educators and students to report honestly and reasonably. Perfection is not the goal — participation and consistency are.

What counts as a Care Action?

Each of the following counts as 1 Care Action per student:

• Watching a Care Hard video
  → Counts as 1 action × number of students present

• Class discussion answering one reflection question
  → Counts as 1 action × number of students who participated

• Completing a Care Action (movement, reflection, kindness, etc.)
  → Counts as 1 action × number of students who completed it

Do service projects count differently?

Yes — service projects earn bonus actions.

• Service project participation
  → Counts as 2 Care Actions per participating student

Examples:

• Care kits

• Peanut butter drive

• Care cards

• School or community improvement projects

Do students need to complete every action?

No. Care Hard is flexible by design. Students may participate at different levels based on age, comfort, or attendance.

What if we adapt an action or combine activities?

That’s encouraged. If students:

• Watch a video and discuss one question

• Do an action during PE, art, advisory, or assembly

You may count each distinct engagement.

CARE HARD Challenge – Educator FAQ

How do we receive the $200 grant money?

One adult from your school will need to create a profile at Spotlight XYZ and open a Giving Wallet. The process takes less than 5 minutes. Funds can be transferred to a school account or a personal profile. Grants are a gift to that no fee, no cost donor-advised-fund. Grants to eligible nonprofits can be made from that Wallet.

Is this a competition?

No. Care Hard is about culture change, not comparison. Milestones are for celebration, not pressure. We do celebrate one school for outstanding achievement. They receive an additional $200 grant to donate.

Who can I contact with questions or ideas?

Reach out anytime — we value feedback, adaptations, and creativity from educators. hello@inlightinstitute.org