Male Teachers of Young Children
In the 2000s, Carolina Friends hosted a conference/retreat for male educators in pre-schools and elementary schools. That incredible experience and the relative lack of other supports for this group of education professionals in the years since call us to another such gathering in 2026.
Renew your sense of mission and vocation. It's going to be a powerful time of connection, rejuvenation, and joy!
Intrigued? If so, we’d love to have you be part of this immersive conference/retreat experience as a planner, presenter, and/or participant.
James Rees of Carolina Friends School and Dan Gilson of Durham Academy are leading the planning committee.
Please indicate your interest through this brief Google form so we can stay in touch as details are finalized in Spring 2026.
We also offer a series of racial justice-focused trips for educators and other curious adults--Charleston'/Savannah, Memphis/Mississippi, New Orleans, Wilmington, Richmond, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and more.
The Institute foR Teaching and Learning
A Global Resource and Exemplar for Child-Centered Education
For six decades, Carolina Friends has pioneered and modeled educational practices that honor the authentic voice of children in their own learning.
The Institute for Teaching and Learning offers exciting opportunities for students, educators and other adults, and families within and beyond the Carolina Friends School community through five content strands: Extended Learning, Global Programs, Peaceful Schools, Professional Development, and the Innovation Incubator.
Programs and services to help teaching professionals hone their craft include conferences, workshops, coaching, mentoring, and study trips.
The Coastal Journey
a March 2026 civil rights and social justice bus tour to Charleston and Savannah for educators and other adults
The Quaker Journey
an August 2026 trip exploring the roots of Quakerism in England's Lake District for educators and other adults