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January 2019
2019 Movie Screening
The Parents Council of Washington is pleased to offer a free screening of the documentary film Beyond Measure for our member school communities. This documentary offers a positive picture of what is possible in American education, highlighting schools that foster critical thinking, communication, exploration, experimentation, collaboration, and creativity as keys to the successful education of children from all backgrounds. As stated by director/producer Vicki Abeles, Beyond Measure sets out to “challenge the assumptions of our current educational story.” You can…
Find out more »February 2019
2019 Upper School Student Leader Breakfast
The Upper School Leader Breakfast is a moderated, open, and confidential program for member school juniors and seniors. Each school is invited to select two student leaders to represent their school’s perspective and to speak on issues facing students, such as time management, risk taking behavior, relationships, the power of schools beyond their borders, academic integrity/cheating, stress, and regulating student speech. Throughout the day, students select conversation topics and explore them in-depth in both large and small group settings. Location:…
Find out more »2019 Middle School Student Leader Breakfast
The Middle School Student Leader Breakfast presents an opportunity for today’s youngest teens to join together to discuss issues of importance to them. Member schools are invited to send two seventh graders for breakfast and self-directed conversation in both large and small group contexts. Conversation can explore issues such as social status, self-image, stress, technology, communication with family and teachers and social media, among other topics. A separate and similar discussion also occurs concurrently among administrators accompanying student attendees. …
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May 2019
2019 Parent Association Presidents’ Forum
The PA Presidents’ Forum is an informative networking event open to current year and incoming Parents Association Presidents at Member Schools. The PA Presidents’ Forum offers a reflective perspective and informative discussion for incoming PA Presidents, with advice and insight from outgoing PA Presidents addressing “what I know now that I wish I knew then.”
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