As the national organization of Quaker schools, Friends Council nurtures the spiritual life of Friends schools and promotes Quaker education.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2015
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Join us for Liberation Education: A Weekend of Community in Memory of bell hooks
Aug 5 – 7, 2022
In-person workshop with Frances Kreimer honoring bell hooks and preparing for the academic year with teachers and learners.
pendlehill.org/events/libera…
#pendlehill #retreat #bellhooks
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Teachers! This one is for you, for always finding the strength to give young people hope, even in the most difficult circumstances. Thank you.
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Prélude, Suite No. 1 for Solo Cello by J.S. Bach, #songsofcomfort
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What is a "Friends" education? How do Quaker values influence teaching? Join this week's ep. of the #GnuStories Podcast with Quaker Educators Toni, Deborra, and Monica. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or ssfs.org/gnustoriespodcast @FriendsSelect_ @FriendsCouncil
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Congratulations to #GeorgeSchool faculty members Meredith Baldi ’01 and Scott Seraydarian ’90 for earning PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification by KQED! #SayYesToGS ow.ly/eQfm50G1uZE
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On this one-year anniversary of the killing of George Floyd—an event that helped catalyze a groundswell of racial justice activism from the streets to our schools—we must remember the commitments we made and continue this critical work.
learningforjustice.org/the-m…
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Tomorrow at 5:30 PM: Tune in to #BankStreet’s virtual Alumni Awards! We’ll be honoring outstanding graduates for their contributions to the field of education and their work carrying out the mission of the College. Register at bankstedu.info/3w1vYPG #BSCAAAwards #WeAreBankStreet
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Working and learning in the pandemic has been a long, long haul for teachers, for the children they serve, for families, and for administrators at the helm. @FriendsCouncil has helped Quaker schools navigate all that AND maintain their spiritual bearings. fdsj.nl/grounded-spirit
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As part of a service learning project, MPFS students created cards for residents of Glen Riddle Village who have not had visitors in at least 6 months due to COVID ow.ly/aq7e50E8LKB #mpfsquakered #thisisquakered #everybodyshometown #mediapa #delconews #unifyingamerica
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So grateful for the leadership of Rodney Glasgow and his wisdom on this inaugural morning.
“What is your Harriet Tubman moment?” @FriendsCouncil
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In Quaker Works, we hear from Quaker-centered organizations about the work they're doing to make a difference in the world—like @FriendsCouncil, which has helped educators develop remote programs in ways that remain true to Quaker pedagogy and testimonies. fdsj.nl/quaker-works-2020
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FSH Friday Fun Fact: Did you know that the sheds by the Meeting House were once used to shelter horses while their owners were in Meeting? Later they were used as an outdoor gymnasium.
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Grateful for the opportunity to learn with/from fellow Quaker educators from across the country on how we can animate and amplify our school's vision, values and voices to Let Our Lives Speak. Much work to do. Onwards and upwards. @FriendsCouncil @Dspancoe #thisisQuakered
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As we continue to learn about & examine the attitudes and actions that keep systemic racism in place & work to dismantle it, join us as we consider an article by Dax-Devlon Ross ’93. bit.ly/Dax-Devlon-Ross #SFSStepUp #SFSforJustice #Friends4EquityandJustice #SidwellFriendsStand
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For the Daily Double: This amazing SSFS Upper School English Teacher will appear on Jeopardy’s Teacher Tournament next Friday, May 29.
Question: Who is Anne Pulju? 🎉🥳
The tournament airs 5/25-6/ 5. Be sure to tune in on FRIDAY, MAY 29, for Anne’s quarterfinal air date.
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Earlier this year, after learning about a fire at KACS, 3rd grader Evie Pia & her classmates organized a food drive. Inspired by Evie & understanding that food needs in our community have intensified, Evie's family is helping during the pandemic.
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ABC sent prom-in-a-box to all 116 seniors of the school (US!) that inspired #TheGoldbergs and #Schooled. Prom-themed episodes air Wednesday. #ABCpromnight #PCprom2020 inquirer.com/entertainment/t…
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The arts abounded in Tr. Kristin's preschool class! Students wrote poems in celebration of National Poetry Month, wrote their initials using natural materials, and created yarn looms with original weavings. #ThisIsQuakerEd
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Head of School Darryl J. Ford's compiled remarks on optimism and faith can viewed here: ow.ly/ysN730qCqiw Dr. Ford was part of a @FriendsCouncil alumni panel forum on February 26, 2020. He is an alum of Friends Select School. xitter.cf/FriendsCouncil/status/…
How 'bout this for a weekend read? Just released yesterday! QuakerEd News April 30, 2020. Many Friends schools mentioned! @PennCharter @ssfs_springers @PMFS1780 @DVFSchool @bklynfriends @mpfs @GFSchool @HaverfordFriend @SidwellFriends. #ThisIsQuakerEd
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Today, 7th grader Dealia offers a Morning Greeting both spoken and signed. She invites everyone to meeting for worship!
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"...we believe it is vitally important to keep Quaker schools alive and vibrant both to ensure the future of #Quakerism and to keep alive the spirit and energy for the positive transformation of our world." #Quakereducation @Dspancoe @BTorg @FriendsCouncil fdsj.nl/quaker-schools-trans…