FCE Statements

Anti-Semitism and Vandalism Against Jewish Communities

Mar 1, 2017

FCE STATEMENT

Deep Listening in a Divided Age - Letter to Editor

FCE STATEMENT - November 2016

Embracing the Tension at Friends’ Central School

FCE STATEMENT - Feb 15, 2017

Quaker Schools Continue to Grow and Deepen Community,

Dec 16, 2016

Letter written by Drew Smith in response to Donna Orem's November 15, 2016 article, "Building Community in the Wake of a Contentious Election Season." The letter appears on the NAIS Independent School Blog.

Supporting Transgender and NonBinary Students

Feb 23, 2017

FCE STATEMENT

Coping Strategies and Positive Actions, 2012-13

Coping Strategies and Positive Actions, December 2012

Letters to school communities and resources for caring for one another during tragic events.

Abington Friends School Rich Nourie, Head of School			Mary McDowell Friends School Response to Hurricane Sandy Debbie Zlotowitz, Head of School
Buckingham Friends School Lucretia Wells, Head of School			New York Yearly Meeting Prayer Vigil for Newtown, CT, and All Those Impacted By This Event
Cambridge Friends School Diana Foster, Assistant Head of School			Newtown Friends School Dana Harrison, Head of School
Cambridge Friends School Peter Sommer, Head of School			Oakwood Friends School Peter Baily, Head of School
Frankford Friends School Penny Colgan-Davis, Head of School			Plymouth Meeting Friends School Sarah Sweeney-Denham, Head of School
Friends Academy of Westampton Rose Magrann, Head of School			Princeton Friends School Jane Fremon, Head of School
Friends School Haverford Michael Zimmerman, Head of School			Quaker School at Horsham Ruth Joray, Head of School
Friends School Mullica Hill Beth Reaves, Head of School			Scattergood Friends School Christine Ashley, Head of School
Helping Children Cope with The Newtown Shootings Sent by Lili Herbert, FS Minnesota Head of School			Sidwell Friends School Tom Farquhar, Head of School
Friends School of Portland Jonathan Wells, Teacher Grades 1 & 2			United Friends School Nancy Donnelly, Head of School
Friends Seminary Bo Lauder, Head of School			USDE Offers Resources Following Newtown Shootings CAPE (Council for American Private Education)
Germantown Friends School Dick Wade, Head of School			West Chester Friends School Matt Bradley, Head of School
Germantown Friends School Craig Stevens, School Psychologist			Westbury Friends School Gerri Faivre, Head of School
Germantown Friends School Craig Stevens, School Psychologist			Westbury Friends School Initiative Gerri Faivre, Head of School
Mary McDowell Friends School Debbie Zlotowitz, Head of School Beth Schneider, Associate Head			Wilmington Friends School Bryan Garman, Head of School

Quakers & the Flag and Pledge of Alligiance, 2002-03

What is the Role of Quaker Education in a Time of Terror? December 2000

Currently out of print, PDF version only, click below.

Paul A. Lacey & Sarah Sweeney-Denham

Originally published in the "Journal of Religious and Theological Information" (December 2000), Lacey presents not only the distinctive pedagogical philosophy of Quaker education, but also discusses the special relevance of Friends values and educational methods in a time when America is at war. Includes a listing of print resources on Quaker values and education compiled by Friends Council on Education.
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