During the week of Jan. 28 JCECH is challenging all students and staff to take part in the Great Acts of Kindness Week!

Everyone is encouraged to dress up and take part in small acts of kindness.

According to GKC “The Great Kindness Challenge is a proactive and positive bullying prevention initiative that improves school climate and increases student engagement.” Fifty different acts varying in their degree of simpleness and involvement aim at fostering a community of caring and concern because of #KindnessMatters.

Schools all over the world are invited to participate and take in this global initiative. The activity is simple and demonstrates that being kind and improving school culture is not through brand acts but through simple actions that can be accomplished every day.

Take part of this movement and show that being a #RedWolve is not just academic rigor but civility and caring for your colleagues and peers.

Ivan Silva serves as the advisor for RedGold News Student Publications, where he mentors student journalists and oversees all aspects of the publication. In addition to his work with RGN, Silva teaches Dual Enrollment courses in Speech Communication and Interpersonal Communication, helping students bridge the gap between high school and college-level academics.

He is also an adjunct instructor at South Texas College (STC), where he brings his expertise in communication studies into higher education classrooms. On campus, Silva is actively involved as the UIL Coordinator and UIL Journalism Coach, guiding students to success in academic competitions at the district, regional, and state levels.

Through his combined roles as Journalism Advisor, RGN Advisor, and educator, Silva is dedicated to fostering student voice, leadership, and excellence in communication, both in print and beyond.