Lead4Change
A free, flexible curriculum that turns students into confident leaders—by helping them make a real difference.
You want your students to succeed—not just in school, but in life.
Our ready-to-use leadership program equips middle and high school students to develop essential life skills—and apply them through powerful, real-world service projects.
Enroll for freeOver the course of 7 flexible modules, students will:
Grow in confidence, self-awareness, and communication
Work together to solve real problems in their school or community
Learn how to set goals and lead with purpose
Launch a service project that creates meaningful change
No extra prep. No added cost. Just real growth.
You want to make a meaningful difference in your students’ lives. But you don’t want to add another thing to your already full plate.
With Lead4Change, you’ll get:
- A full digital library of lessons, guides, and student handouts
- Built-in flexibility to use in any classroom, club, or advisory
- Step-by-step support to help you lead with confidence
And the best part?
It’s completely free.
Real projects. Real impact. Real recognition.
Lead4Change is more than just a class. It’s an opportunity to create lasting change in your students, school, and community.
When your students complete the Lead4Change curriculum, they can:
Earn high school credit
In Ohio, Texas, and Iowa, students can earn real credit toward graduation while developing meaningful leadership and life skills.
Receive graduation honor cords
Students who complete the full curriculum are eligible for official Lead4Change honor cords—a powerful symbol of the growth and impact they’ve made.
Get the chance to win real dollars
After completing their service project, student teams can apply for the Lead4Change Small Grants Program—with the chance to win up to $10,000 for their school, club, or nonprofit partner.
It’s more than a reward. It’s a real investment in students who are leading with purpose. Learn More About the Small Grants Program here.
Every student has the potential to be a great leader who gets big things done
Lead4Change unlocks that potential—empowering them to see a problem, take action, and create lasting impact in their communities.
Enroll for free
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Backed by research. Built for impact.
In partnership with Hope Wired, the Lead4Change Core Curriculum underwent a nationwide, independent evaluation during the 2024-2025 school year.
The study surveyed a diverse group of middle and high school educators before and after they completed the program.
The findings? Our program drives clear, measurable student growth—and has strong, widespread teacher approval.
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Want to explore how Lead4Change can work for you?
Set up time with one of our instructional coaches to learn how to implement it in your classroom.