When school is out, kids celebrate the absence of class, teachers, homework, and exams. However, this usually means that for the months of summer, they are also missing out on learning. While summer may not seem long, kids experience serious learning loss during this time.  Continue reading →

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Can we allow reality TV stars be the example of how women seem to NEVER get along? Do we as women in the community take the responsibility of doing the work to demonstrate for girls what…

Lin Bian, a psychologist at University of Illinois, found that starting at the age of 6, girls are less likely to identify themselves or other girls as “really, really smart”. In a recent study, she analyzed the gender gap between young boys and girls and their perception of intelligence. Continue reading →

We’ve all heard that connections help you get ahead; networking is a must! By connecting our Polished Pebbles groups with prominent people and leaders with organizations and businesses we are giving them the support they need to succeed. And succeed they will!

Here are some snapshots of our Pebbles looking powerful in pink! Continue reading →

The crisis continues for black girls in our school system. We have spoken repeatedly about girls of color needing our support in school and out of school in our communities. The most recent report from National Women’s Law Center tells us why. Continue reading →

Polished Pebbles was featured in the May edition of The Columbia Chronicle. The article, “Guiding Girls” (pg. 20-21) was written by Esther Bell and Zoë Haworth. Continue reading →

This year, we had the opportunity to work with a group of women in Texas. For their final event of the year, they spent time with ThoughtWorks as they learned about the technology industry and competed in a mock production competition. Continue reading →

Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program strives to prepare our girls to not only be effective in the workplace, but also be supportive friends. Continue reading →

Kelly Fair’s interview with Kasmer Quinn on “Be Relevant”. Continue reading →

Last Saturday, Polished Pebbles hosted its April Second Saturday event with GirlTrek. They lead a walking tour around Bronzeville to teach our girls the history of the neighborhood and its importance to the city. Which has lead us to ask you, “How much do you know about Bronzeville”? Continue reading →