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📍 The Local Peasant – 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 👥 All Southern California independent school faculty are welcome Kick off the new school year with good vibes and great company! Join us for Joyful Beginnings: A SoCal POCIS Happy Hour – an evening dedicated to connection, celebration, and taking a well-deserved moment […]

An Open Dialogue hosted by National POCIS Honoring the Legacy & Mission of PoCC Through Gather with Morva McDonald, Ph.D. NAIS Vice President, Leadership & Governance April 23, 2026 4:30 PM PST, 7:30 PM EST Join us on Zoom for this important dialogue with NAIS. We suggest you read this letter before the event. RSVP […]

Dena Nicole Simmons, Ed.D. Author, SEL & Equity Leader Friday May 8, 2026 9:00a – 2:00p Oakwood Secondary School 11600 Magnolia Blvd North Hollywood, CA 916

Join us for Rethinking Diversity 2026, an inspiring evening with Don Smith, seasoned educator, compassionate leader, and recipient of this year’s Bessie Bruington Burke Excellence in Education Award. With over 20 years of experience in independent schools and currently serving as Head of Middle School at The Buckley School, Don brings a powerful blend of […]

This is the second annual Bring PoCC Home event. A full-day experience designed to bring back the learning, energy, and impact of the NAIS People of Color Conference, right here at home. The day will center on networking, collaboration, affinity spaces, and practical DEI skill-building for our school communities. For all independent school staff, faculty, […]