There are times when we are all asked to do more, to up our game. At EPIC Charter Schools, we have dedicated the 2021-22 school year to improving performance at every level – academically, administratively, and beyond. That’s where our comprehensive school improvement campaign EPIC Up! comes in.

This year, we are asking every student, family, educator, and administrator to EPIC UP to Level Up by focusing on areas of improvement everyone can make to bring their best this school year. To do that, we’re asking everyone to make a Level Up pledge. That could be a parent pledging to create a quiet, dedicated workspace for their learner. It could be a teacher pledging to mentor a new teacher this year. It could be a student pledging to read at least one book a month. It’s all about setting goals and taking steps to achieve them so you can Level Up! Every student who levels up gets entered into a drawing to win cool EPIC swag and the satisfaction of knowing they’ve succeeded.

The impetus behind EPIC Up! is first and foremost fun. But there is also solid research behind gamification and its ability to improve student learning and skill. So while this initiative is gaming-themed, it’s based on intentional and incentives-based psychology. By everyone who is involved with EPIC at every level setting attainable goals to drive success, we are creating an overall environment of improvement.

Being goal-oriented is a key tenet of a successful life. By calling on everyone to EPIC Up!, we can create a spirit of continued growth and educational prosperity. Take the pledge and join us in our effort to make sure everyone at EPIC Levels Up this year!