PHARR – As part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD’s (PSJA ISD) efforts to connect all students with social-emotional support, students and staff districtwide participated in the 2021 Great Kindness Challenge to create a culture of kindness Jan. 24-29, 2021. Through these efforts, PSJA ISD became a Kindness Certified School District for its commitment to creating a culture of kindness at all schools. The Great Kindness Challenge, presented by the global nonprofit Kids for Peace, was launched with three Carlsbad, California schools in 2012 to address bullying and to foster connection, inclusion and compassion. The annual program has expanded in enrollment each year,