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title: "#GirlTalk | The Girls Preparatory School Blog | Beth Creswell Wilson '96"
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# #GirlTalk

## The Girls Preparatory School Blog

a look our unique culture and environment

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![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) By [Beth Creswell Wilson '96](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/beth-creswell-wilson-96) On February 24, 2023

## [Encouraging Self-Advocacy in Your Girl](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/encouraging-self-advocacy-in-your-girl)

At GPS, our mission and values provide an integral framework that supports every interaction with our students. We believe that...

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