The
Good Life
Council
A research-backed,
play-based journey for educators.
The Good Life Council brings together purpose-aligned educators who want to turn the places where young people learn into communities of purpose. Learn to play by playing in a small Play Council, then bring Play: The Good Life Game to your students. Training, all three CRI games, and ongoing support are fully funded for selected educators.
COHORT
Founding cohort
Fall 2026
PARTICIPATION
Fully funded by the Walton Foundation
TOOLS
Three CRI Games
Practice Makes Purpose
A tagline here about our why and idea behind this educator experience
Purpose is not something we simply teach. It grows through reflection, formative experiences, and meaningful relationships. Fellows experience the practice together before leading it with students.
Join. Learn. Play. Lead
The Good Life council moves from belonging to practice to leadership. You join a community, learn through direct experience, bring the game to your students, and begin leading a community of purpose.
Join
Join a community of purpose-aligned educators
Become part of a council of educators committed to turning the places where young people learn into communities of purpose.
Learn
Learn to play by playing.
Meet in a consistent Play Council of four to six educators. Play: The Good Life Game together before bringing it to your students.
Play
Play the game with your students
Bring the experience to your classroom, advisory, club, or student group in a way that fits your setting. CRI provides the tools and support.
Lead
Lead a community of purpose
Use reflection, meaningful conversation, and shared experiences to help students connect, contribute, and build community together.
A fully funded
toolkit for
the work.
Selected Fellows receive all three CRI games, four facilitated sessions, a consistent Play Council, implementation guidance, and ongoing support at no cost.
The Good Life Council is made possible with support from Walton. Funding covers program training, materials, and Fellowship support for selected educators.
Community Starter Deck
Begin with approachable prompts for reflection, conversation, and connection in smaller groups.
Play: The Good Life Game
Explore health, happiness, and success with peers, then facilitate the central Fellowship experience with students.
The Examina
Continue the practice through deeper reflection on the past, present, and future.
Consider this your invitation.
Join a community of purpose aligned educators.
We are looking for educators who will show up for their Play Council, bring the practice to students, and help us understand what becomes possible.
Submit your application. We will share the complete schedule, delivery format, shipping eligibility, and research expectations before selected educators confirm their place.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Questions before you apply
Who should Apply?
We are looking for educators who will show up for their Play Council, bring the practice to students, and help us understand what becomes possible.
Is this a final commitment?
No. This is an early application. You will be able to review the complete schedule, participation details, and research expectations before accepting an offer.
What will we be asked to do?
Attend four sessions, participate in a Play Council, facilitate three sessions with a student group, and complete simple impact documentation before and after the experience.