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How Study Circles Work

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  • A Study Circle has 15 diverse parents and teachers (and students where appropriate)
  • Each Study Circle meets together for six two-hour sessions.
  • Two trained facilitators ensure that everyone has a chance to talk, and that the conversation is productive. 
  • Discussion questions draw on everyone's experiences—parents, staff, and students are equally important 
  • Find out more: Download the How Do Study Circles Work PowerPoint Presentation 

What should participants expect after particpating in a Study Circle?

By the end of the six sessions, participants will have:

  • Stronger relationships based on trust
  • Learned about each other's cultures
  • Talked honestly about racial differences
  • Confronted racial and ethnic barriers to student achievement and parent involvement
  • Found common ground Created action steps for change

What happens after a study circle?

  • Parents will have more information on how to help their children
  • Teachers will have a greater understanding of cultural differences and the effect of race and culture on teaching and learning
  • The school will have:
    • A unified group of diverse parents and teachers who understand the challenges and needs of a diverse school
    • Action teams working to address issues raised in the circles
  • Find out moreHow Study Circles help schools 
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