When dads feel welcomed into a school, students and school communities benefit.

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The Dad Difference helps schools and organizations build meaningful pathways for fathers and father figures to support their children’s education. Through speaking, workshops, and ongoing partnerships, Kelin Mark Sr. helps teams move beyond one-time events and make father engagement part of their everyday culture.

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Highlights

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• Father engagement strategy: Identify barriers, create welcoming entry points, and build a plan that fits your community.

• The Dad Difference School Cohort: Bring dads together through monthly in-person sessions, virtual connections, and practical activities they can use with their children.

• Workshops and author talks: Give families actionable ideas drawn from The Dad Difference Playbook: 100 Winning Plays to Help Your Student Win in School.

• The 5000 Fathers Challenge: Keep dads connected through a weekly play they can put into action at home.

• Measurable progress: Track participation alongside student indicators such as attendance, grades, and behavior to learn what is working.

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Let’s build a school community where dads know they belong—and know how to make a difference.