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We inspire and develop courageous leaders who think independently, work collaboratively, learn joyfully, and champion change.
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http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/ 30-06-2009 23:47:41
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āThey would rather erase me than embrace me. I donāt want to be erased.ā Dr. Joy DeGruy #NAISPoCC


How did Europe become a continent? It's not surrounded by any water. This is called cognitive dissonance. Dr. Joy DeGruy #PoCC2019 #NAISPoCC




FINALLY get to see Aysha Mansoor in person!!!! āNo matter how much I straighten my hair and speak like a valley girl... folks are noticing Iām Asian.ā šš½āāļø this attempt at #assimilation resonates so much for me still itās both hilarious + painful. NAIS #NAISPoCC #EdEquity


SGS alum and board member, Sydney Swonigan '05, is on the cover of Seattle's Child for their feature about co-parenting during the holidays! This stellar alum co-hosts the podcast, Two Exes and a Baby, a fantastic show about the realities of co-parenting. twoexesandababy.com


Today, I talked with students at Seattle Girls School about writing stories and what itās like to be an author! Their thoughtful questions inspired me and reminded me who I write for. Thanks for inviting me, Lydia! I love watching students realize they can do this work too.



We're following along with the International Coalition of Girls' Schools symposium on Building Inclusive, Anti-Racist School Communities, with a keynote address today by our own Head of School Brenda Leaks and Outreach Specialist Rosetta Lee! #EducatingGirls

Brenda Leaks on talking to kids about racism: "1. Start where you are. 2. Listen. 3. Learn to sit with your anger." We must learn to be vulnerable and model that for our students. International Coalition of Girls' Schools #Educatinggirls

"Fit" is part of our lexicon, but it comes with its own baggage. Everyone must be honest and move towards a truly inclusive school community. - Danielle Heard of nashoba brooks International Coalition of Girls' Schools #EducatingGirls

Day 2 of the International Coalition of Girls' Schools symposium with Rebecca Hong of The Spence School "When we ignore difference, we miss opportunity." All students benefit from a thriving, equitable school community #EducatingGirls

UN Susan Rice is closing our Virtual #EducatingGirls Symposium on Building Inclusive, Anti-Racist School Communities. Speaking with girlsā school students from her alma mater National Cathedral School and Young Women's Prep about A Seat at the Table: Taking Your Own and Making Room for Others.

Keynote of @girslschools symposium, A Seat at the Table with Susan Rice. "I had this extraordinary privilege to get my education from National Cathedral School , and it's my responsibility to make things more just for those who are left out." #EducatingGirls #GirlsSchoolAdvantage

.Susan Rice on using the foundation of a girls' school education: "You get to decide who you want to be. Develop your toughness and resilience, and try as you can to make it more fair for yourself and others. But you must forge your own path." International Coalition of Girls' Schools #EducatingGirls

.Susan Rice on navigating the world as a woman of color: "Recognize that prejudice is real. It's not fair. Acknowledge it, deal with it, and make it impossible to for people to say that you're not good enough." International Coalition of Girls' Schools #EducatingGirls

.Susan Rice "Find out what you most care about, and get with people who share your passion." And don't forget to #Vote International Coalition of Girls' Schools #EducatingGirls

