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Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day, which was created to raise awareness of the issues faced by non-binary people around the globe while also celebrating their courage and commitment to identity and self-knowledge.

Now celebrated as Malala Day, July 12 marks the birthday of one of the world’s most important young activists, Malala Yousafzai, who is the youngest-ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

BIPOC Mental Health Month is observed every July, and it shines an essential spotlight on the unique mental health challenges and needs of those racial and ethnic groups that are historically disenfranchised or oppressed in the United States.

On May 30, ReLife School proudly celebrated the graduation of two students in an intimate ceremony recognizing their hard work, growth, and perseverance. Surrounded by staff, teachers, and family members, the graduates were honored for reaching a significant milestone in their educational journeys.

July brings a variety of celebrations – not just the celebration of our country's independence on July 4, but the anniversary of our Civil Rights Act on July 2, which was a landmark moment in U.S. history and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964. It prohibited racial discrimination in public places, as well as providing for the integration of schools and other public facilities. It also made employment discrimination illegal and was considered the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction.
 

Managing behavior issues, like reducing conflicts during recess, can be complex. That’s why Bethel School District has been investing in staff training focused on effective behavior management strategies.
 

Deafblind Awareness Week is observed every year during the last week of June in honor of Helen Keller’s birthday on June 27, and was first commemorated by President Ronald Reagan. Helen lost her sight and hearing in early infancy, and she became a celebrated representative of the deafblind community and its potential during her lifetime. This year, Deafblind Awareness Week will be observed from June 22-28, 2025.