Who We Are

For over 45 years, Center for Responsive Schools (CRS) has been a trusted leader in education, partnering with schools worldwide to create safe, joyful, and engaging learning environments where all students can thrive. As a nonprofit educational development organization and publishing house, CRS designs innovative, research-based programs, products, and services that support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. Our work, including the widely respected Responsive Classroom approach and the Fly Five curriculum, is developed by educators, for educators, and rigorously tested in real school settings to ensure it’s practical, effective, and impactful. With decades of experience, CRS empowers educators with the tools and training to build strong communities, foster positive behavior, and elevate student success.

Our vision is to influence and inspire a world-class education for every student in every school, every day, and to bring hope and joy to educators and students alike.

Our mission is to partner with educators around the world to transform schools into optimal learning environments for all students and design inspiring, world-class, research- and evidence-based academic, social and emotional learning programs, products, and services for educators and students.