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Van Nguyen posted a discussion

Talking with Kids About Gender Workshop (Zoom 3/10/21 @ 7:00-8:40PM)

Hi friends! I've been working with an awesome team of people in the Philadelphia area on one of a series of workshops focused on talking with kids about various topics that may be challenging to discuss or introduce. The gender identity one is coming up really soon, and there are several others coming up later this season as well. The website contains toolkits and resources from previous topics (race, religion, and disability) for people who may be interested in it.Please check it out and feel…See More

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Catharine Maloney posted a group

Teaching Outside

This Friends Council group is dedicated to sharing lesson ideas and general tips for outdoor learning during the covid19 Pandemic and beyond! TO START A DISCUSSION IN THIS GROUP 1. Go to the section of the page called "Discussion Forum" (below) 2. Hit the button that says "+ Start Discussion". To receive notifications of replies to particular discussions, click on "follow this discussion," under the reply box. (If you start or contribute to a discussion, you will automatically receive…See More

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Deborra Sines Pancoe posted a discussion

QUACKATHON (Quaker-themed hackathon) - March 5 & 6

Germantown Friends School is excited to announce our annual Quackathon (quaker-themed hackathon), which will be happening virtually this year! The event will take place on March 5 and 6. There will be a number of speakers and workshops to keep you inspired throughout the day. Below is a Google Form that you can fill out to register for the event. There is also the opportunity for you to lead a workshop! All skill and experience levels are welcome. The Quackathon will offer workshops on Friday…See More

Feb 19

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Renata McAdams added a discussion to the group Dean of Students in Friends Schools

Discussing home life with parents

I'm hoping I can get some perspectives from more experienced Deans on discussing home life with families. Specifically, I'm thinking about broad family dynamics that make school staff concerned for the student's wellbeing, without rising to the level of abuse. Some examples might be talking down a child's accomplishments in front of them, or subjecting a child to frequent and arbitrary changes of schedule and caregivers (not out of need, but simply through prioritizing the parents' desires…See More

Feb 19

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