Junior Naama Goldberg writes a monumental event which happened in her life down on the timeline. Students are asked to write three events which changed their life down on the paper timeline. This is one of the most vulnerable parts of study circles and gives an opportunity for everyone to go around and share something which affected their life greatly.

A staff member lists changes that can be made to certain aspects of school life pertaining to diversity and equity. Students and staff worked together throughout the two day sessions to bring different perspectives into the discussion of change within school.

Freshmen Natalie Lodra and Lizzy Hailemariam read posters written by other students and staff. Attendees were split into groups, one adult to around four students, to discuss a certain topic their group was given about changes and issues the school has and how to combat them.

Heather Dodge and Allison Ewing facilitate a fish bowl discussion with all the study circle attendees. A fish bowl discussion allows for attendees to practice an important value of study circles called “lean in and lean out” where attendees learn how to listen as well as speak up. The fish bowl allows for people in the outer circle to tap someone in the inner circle out when they want to be apart of a conversation.

Students answer a form with true or false answers about their experience with racism. After this activity, students and staff line up based on how many true answers they had, showcasing a sequence of skin colors, displaying the existence of white privilege.

Freshman Aerian Calusa speaks with a staff member about someone who inspires her. Throughout study circles, conversation with someone with a different perspective is valued as a practice to open up discussions with different viewpoints.