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The social media posts incited response from the community, but the response may not be what the post creator expected.

Short-lived Twitter account raises questions about diversity

Melissa Nie and Noah Raaum May 29, 2019
A dive into the controversial Twitter account that tore into St. Paul Academy and Summit School.
[WHAT’S ON MY DESK?] Dye showcases student work throughout her office

[WHAT’S ON MY DESK?] Dye showcases student work throughout her office

Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon Editor May 16, 2019
Director of Intercultural Life Karen Dye displays artwork and other mementos from her time at SPA.
Lynn Reynolds, Kenzie Giese, Henry Burton and Milo Waltenbaugh discuss an uncomfortable scenario with their small group.

Courageous Conversations help students lean into discomfort

Annika Rock, Staff Writer October 29, 2018
Crammed around a Harkness table, students and faculty sat together to practice how to discuss across difference.
On page 16 of the US Student Handbook the section Affinity Groups is included for the first time to date. “We came to realize that one of the biggest and most active parts of our community are our affinity groups and they weren’t referenced at all in the handbook, US Principal Max Delgado said.

Handbook makes space for affinity groups

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline October 7, 2018
For the first time, the student handbook includes a section about the policies and practices for student affinity groups.
Dr. Todd Savage presented to SPA parents and faculty about his experience in the field of phycology and its relation to gender diversity.

Parent meeting sheds light on gender diversity

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline January 31, 2018
The Gender Diversity parent meeting held on Jan. 30 in Driscoll Commons presented scientific and personal information about gender diversity as it relates to students.
Gender and sexuality acceptance and celebration isnt a new phenomenon at SPA. Actions towards more inclusion in recent years reflect an  increase in feeling comfortable with gender identity.

New Diversity and Inclusion policy reflects SPA identities

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline September 26, 2017
The new Diversity and Inclusion policy on the SPA website and student handbook serves to include all forms of identity in the community.
Diversity Dean Karen Dye works to promote the celebration of cultures. “I think diversity, inclusion, and equity is beneficial for everybody in the world we live in, Dye said.

Dye prepares students for a multicultural world

Jenny Sogin, The Rubicon Editor December 16, 2016
Dean of Diversity Karen Dye works to prepare SPA students for a very diverse and multicultural world.
Upper School Diversity Dean Karen Dye looks over the August Diversity Forum Series training handouts in her office. The upcoming February training aims to give faculty and staff “more specific tools and strategies about having conversations with students,” Dye said.

February Diversity Forum Series training focuses on conversations about presidential election

Noor Qureishy, Managing Editor December 6, 2016
Upper School Diversity Dean Karen Dye has focused this year's faculty Diversity Forum Series on having difficult conversations with students around the election.
Upper School Diversity Dean Karen Dye adds to her notes on the new policy the transgender task force is creating. We’re at a point where we’re starting to get the language for a policy and we’ll see what that’s like at different areas in the school, she said.

Transgender task force works on new policy for trans students and faculty

Noor Qureishy, Managing Editor November 7, 2016
Upper School Diversity Dean Karen Dye and Upper School Dean of Students Max Delgado have formed a transgender task force to work on policies for trans students and faculty.
Pacific Education Group shows St. Paul Academy and Summit School faculty how to conduct productive and safe conversations around diversity

Pacific Education Group meets with faculty, staff to build conversations about diversity

Amodhya Samarakoon, RubicOnline Creative Design Manager September 8, 2016
Courageous Conversations curriculum promotes examination of racial systems and how to keep race on the table in discussions.
Girls involved in the Black and Brown Girls Affinity Group with Upper school History teacher Ryan Oto and K-12 Diversity Dean Karen Dye.

Black and Brown Girls Affinity Group provides safe space for girls

Mimi Geller, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 30, 2016
Black and Brown Girls Affinity Group gives girls an opportunity to be their authentic selves.
SPA students pose for a photo illustrating the underrepresentation of certain groups at SPA. The black and grey silhouettes represent ethnic groups that are missing from the school, including Somali, Hmong, Mexican, and Native American.

Lack of specific groups leaves students with an incomplete picture of the Twin Cities

Amodhya Samarakoon, Health and Wellness Editor May 15, 2016
Demographics of SPA do not align with that of the Twin Cities.
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