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"Pollyanna Teen Council brings together passionate teens from across the US to learn strategies for effecting change in their schools. This community of peer support provides necessary encouragement and solidarity for student leaders who seek to foster brave, transformative conversations among peers." Jason Craige Harris Did you miss our special Pollyanna Teen Council preview last week? Not to worry! There is still time to register your school for the 2024-25 season. Learn more about how PTC puts teens front and center in making schools stronger and kinder by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gxcNhQKU

We were thrilled to kick off our 2024-2025 workshop series last week with "What We Say and How We Say It: Thinking about Free Expression in Tumultuous Times," featuring Jan Abernathy and Jason Craige Harris! As Jan shared, "It's important that we promote civil discourse at schools around all kinds of contentious social issues, not just the election." Regardless of the election cycle, it's imperative that we foster and model thoughtful and respectful conversations in our schools, homes, and communities. 

Our Pollyanna Teen Council meet-up series kicks off with a special preview for DEI Directors, Heads of School, Deans, AND Students this Sunday, October 20, 2024! Join us for "Being Heard and Not Hurt" with facilitator Jason Craige Harris to learn more about how the Teen Council provides 13-to 18-year-old students with an unforgettable journey of discovery and connection through meaningful dialogue. Sign up to join this informative kick-off session today: https://lnkd.in/eCrEwmgm

The 2024-25 Pollyanna Workshop Series kicks off tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16—there is still time to register! Click below to learn more and join us. https://lnkd.in/enKCgNGG

As we kick off our 2024-25 Workshop Series, we're thrilled to offer a dynamic lineup of talent and topics, ensuring this year’s program is our most enriching yet. In addition to our core workshops, we’re excited to announce the addition of three bonus workshops, offered at no extra charge. These sessions promise to further deepen your professional development journey. 10/30/24 | Tips for Navigating Relationships and Mental Health this Election Year with Jason Craige Harris and Lauren J. Stewart 1/9/25 | Healing Racial Battle Fatigue and Reconnecting with Joy with Janet Stickmon 2/19/25 | What Boys and Girls are Made of: Gender and Sexuality Diversity with Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee Sign up now as the first workshop is on 16 October! One price per school for all of these workshops. https://lnkd.in/enKCgNGG

Join us at Far Brook School’s 9th Pollyanna Conference! We’re inviting New Jersey independent schools to attend the annual Widening the Lens Diversity Conference on Saturday, November 16, 2024, hosted by the Far Brook School. This year's conference topic is Beyond the Binary: Honoring Individuality, Identity, and Expression in our Communities. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/eS9fTbyf

Our special preview of Pollyanna Teen Council meetups for DEI Directors, Heads of School, Deans AND Students is on October 20, 2024! Join us for "Being Heard and Not Hurt" with facilitator Jason Craige Harris to learn more about how the Teen Council provides 13-to 18-year-old students with an unforgettable journey of discovery and connection through meaningful dialogue. Sign up to join this informative kick-off session today: https://lnkd.in/eMsT5-ax

The 2024-25 Pollyanna Workshop Series kicks off this October with an incredible line-up of workshops and facilitators featuring: 10/16/24 | What We Say and How We Say It: Thinking about Free Expression in Tumultuous Times with Jan Abernathy and Jason Craige Harris 10/21/24 | It’s Just a Joke! with Jacqueline Nelson 10/22/24 | Tricky Situations in Lower School Classrooms with Ivy Alphonse-Crean (NEW!) 10/30/24 | Tips for Navigating Relationships and Mental Health this Election Year with Jason Craige Harris and Lauren J. Stewart We offer this year-long series for one price for your entire school community. Click below for more details and to sign up. https://lnkd.in/enKCgNGG

We recently celebrated Pollyanna's 9th Anniversary, and the experience was nothing short of inspiring. Our Teen Council Leaders stood before us, sharing their powerful stories and heartfelt insights, reminding us all why Pollyanna’s mission is more crucial than ever. For our first Pollyanna Teen Council meetup of the year, DEI Directors and Heads of Schools are invited to join AND bring their students to Being Heard and Not Hurt with facilitator Jason Craige Harris on October 20. Sign up to join this session! https://lnkd.in/eCrEwmgm

Join us for a special preview of our Pollyanna Teen Council meetups. We provide 13-to 18-year-old students with an unforgettable journey of discovery and connection through meaningful dialogue on important topics. Each monthly meetup on Zoom features a new special guest! For our first meetup of the year, DEI Directors & HoS are invited to join AND bring their students to Being Heard and Not Hurt with facilitator Jason Craige Harris on October 20, 3PM ET. Sign up to join the Oct 20 session here: https://lnkd.in/egmhA4FM