Pennsylvania ROX Program: ROX improves school attendance
A Story About: A Pennsylvania ROX Program
Submitted By: Kathy Carns, Licensed School Counselor, ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: Improved school attendance and belonging
Did You Know? After participating in ROX, 78% of girls have improved school attendance or feel an increased connection to school
Kathy’s ROX Story
"’Mrs. Carns, are you still doing the ROX program? It was my favorite thing you did with us!’ This is a typical response I hear when I see my elementary alumni. I have been implementing the ROX curriculum for 15 years.
ROX Enhances School Attendance
ROX days always enhance school attendance. The girls look forward to having a safe space to talk about things they are experiencing and struggling with. There is no doubt ROX has impacted the futures of our 5th grade girls. It is a rite of passage and has outlasted many other school programs. It has changed my life as a teacher, counselor and woman. I look forward to continuing many more years of facilitating ROX!
rox faqs
What is ROX?
Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) is the nonprofit authority on girls. We conduct large-scale national research with girls, deliver evidence-based programs in schools nationwide and equip adults to better support and empower girls.
What is The ROX Program for Girls?
The ROX Program for Girls is an evidence-based program that 5th - 12th grade girls can opt into with parental consent, delivered in schools by trained and licensed female professionals. The ROX Program gives girls the skills they need to succeed in relationships, academics, career and life and has been validated with over 55,000 girls.
The ROX Program covers topics including: communication, relationships, body image, social media, stress and pressure, self-defense, college and career, leadership.
Who can run ROX?
Female licensed school counselors, social workers, educators and psychologists are eligible to facilitate The ROX Program for Girls.
How can someone become a ROX Facilitator?
Eligible candidates must submit an application to complete the 3-day training that prepares and certifies Facilitators to run The ROX Program for Girls. There are virtual and in-person training options available. Learn more and apply here. Scholarships are available to get trained and start a ROX Program at your school.
No girl pays to participate in The ROX Program
Want to give and support a ROX Program? $100 sends one girl through The ROX Program.
$1,000 sponsors an entire cohort of 10 girls!