Encouraging Kind Kids (EKK) is an offsite classroom program that is offered to all schools in Erie County, grades K through 12. The goals of EKK align with New York State Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks, Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, and Next Generation Learning Standards in ELA, Math, and Science. Learner-centered activities are designed to promote compassion, social-emotional learning, and kindness toward all living things.