A $500 gift covers the conference fee for one student or teacher to attend the annual NAIS People of Color Leadership Conference. As part of its commitment to diversity, each year Mid-Pen seeks to send 6-8 students and teachers this national conference, which provides a safe space for leadership, professional development, and networking for people of color and allies of all backgrounds in independent schools. It equips educators and students with knowledge, skills, and experiences to improve and enhance the interracial, interethnic, and intercultural climate in their schools.