The Problem and The Promise

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Since the early 2010s, anxiety, depression, and loneliness have surged amoung the youth. Smartphones and social media have replaced much of their face-to-face interaction with curated, often superficial digital exchanges. At Connect Better, we believe that we can reverse this trend. We provide schools with tools that identify students who need stronger connections and provide the resources to strengthen relationships and build a culture where everyone belongs. Our services include high quality literature that builds a knowledge base for student understanding, a community service platform that encourages giving back to through helping around the school or the broader community, and an unlimited subscription to Bloomsights for strategies and lessons schools can use immediately.  

At Connect Better, we believe the future belongs to those who can connect — with people, purpose, and community. In a world driven by rapid automation and constant change, it’s the human skills that matter most: empathy, collaboration, communication, creativity, and adaptability.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and the evolving workforce by helping schools cultivate these essential soft skills—the very qualities businesses say they need most. Employers are seeking graduates who can think critically, lead with empathy, solve problems creatively, and work well across diverse teams. These abilities fuel innovation, strengthen workplace culture, and drive long-term success.

By intentionally teaching and nurturing connection-based skills in schools, Connect Better prepares students not only for future careers, but for meaningful lives built on relationships, resilience, and purpose.

Your investment in student connections is an investment in stronger, healthier, and more connected future for all.