Every kid. Every day. In Real Life.
Engage In Real Life (EngageIRL) is a powerful antidote to the social disengagement and mental health crises that threaten Spokane’s youth and families. A collaboration between LaunchNW and Spokane Public Schools, the EngageIRL initiative mobilizes the entire community to increase youth engagement in out-of-school activities.
“When we put the devices away, when we engage kids and we start focusing on building relational connective tissue, good things happen.”
How Students Are Engaging In Real Life
Our partnership with Spokane Public Schools enables us to explore student engagement and its impact on key success indicators. Dive into the data from the inaugural 2024-2025 year of the Engage in Real Life initiative.
18,850
SPS students involved in a school club, a sport, the arts, or a community group during the 25-26 school year
65%
Of the SPS student body engaged in a real-life activity
70+
Youth-serving organizations offering programs through EngageIRL
18%
Decrease in chronic absenteeism for secondary students engaged in 2+ extracurriculars activities
Meet The Engagement Navigators
Engagement Navigators positioned in Spokane Public Schools, cultural centers, and early childhood hubs help identify and create opportunities for kids to grow real relationships and nurture a sense of wellbeing within their community.
ENGAGEMENT NAVIGATORS
Spokane Public Schools
Spokane Public Schools (SPS) Engagement Navigators work within schools to get students and families engaged with extracurricular activities. These navigators distribute personalized IRL Plans that identify students’ interests and pinpoint programming needs.
ENGAGEMENT NAVIGATORS
Cultural Centers
Cultural Center Engagement Navigators work within partner organizations to develop culturally relevant programming and remove barriers to student engagement.
ENGAGEMENT SPECIALISTS
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Engagement Specialists promote family wellness by building and strengthening support networks for children from birth through pre-K.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Do you have an activity you’d like to share on EngageIRL?
Organizations that offer activities for youth are invited to submit their contact information and a brief description of the event, club, or activity.
Questions on activity sharing? Contact our team at LaunchNWInfo@innovia.org.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Introducing the EngageIRL Registration System
IMPACTING REAL LIVES
