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june 2017
20 years ago, African American students were failing... All of the measures we tried failed and our African American students continued to suffer. Natural Circles stopped this vicious and unfair cycle. The culture and climate at Thoreau School changed from one of “us and them” to one of inclusiveness for all of our students.
Kelly McCann, Teacher, Thoreau School
"The Oya Sisters, now fifth graders in their second year of Circles, said they have grown both academically and socially. Bryanna Lloyd, 11, said that being an Oya Sister made her feel heard and that her opinion matters. 'In here, somebody is going to listen to us,' she said."
Black Girl Joy: Fostering sisterhood and success in Madison schools
Amber C. Walker, The Cap Times, March 8, 2018
"Created for African-American girls in the Natural Circles of Support program throughout the Madison area, its goal was to leave the fourth through eighth-grade girls radiating with self-love, confidence and sisterhood.”
Madison’s Black Girl Magic conference celebrates joy, confidence and sisterhood
Lisa Speckhard Pasque, The Cap Times, May 3, 2018