The New York Islanders today announced a partnership with the leading education technology company EVERFI, Inc. that will bring a new digital course to Long Island schools. This course takes a practical approach to bullying prevention, empowering students and teaching leadership skills and ways to help create a positive school environment.
"This partnership with EVERFI continues our effort to support innovative ways to educate children, not only on the sport of hockey, but on the essentials of education in the classroom," Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello said. "We have never tolerated any type of bullying so to have a program like Honor Code geared towards eliminating the issue directly, made the decision to partner with them an easy one."
Islanders Announce the Launch of Honor Code, a New Anti-Bullying Course
Teaming Up with EVERFI to Bring Course to Long Island Students
The interactive anti-bullying program, called Honor Code, targets students in grades 8-10. Honor Code is a digital course that teaches all students to create change, whether they're engaging in bullying, on the receiving end of it or witnessing it in their school. This program will be available to schools at no cost in Nassau County and Queens.
"At EVERFI, we are compelled to ensure every child receives the support they need to learn critical life skills which are often overlooked in the traditional academic curriculum," said Brian Cooley, EVERFI Global Chief Marketing Officer. "We couldn't be more excited to introduce Honor Code, a course that will empower students with the knowledge they need to prevent bullying and be leaders in promoting an academic environment that is healthy and safe for all."
Nearly 1 in 4 students between age 12-18 report being bullied according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Honor Code leverages themes from the Navy SEALs ethos to empower students to create change, whether they're engaging in bullying, on the receiving end of it, or witnessing it in their school. The course helps develop students as leaders and outstanding citizens when confronted with challenges.
