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THE COALITION CONNECTION
February 16, 2018
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Dear NCGS Community,
Never has there been a more important time for our girls' schools and their exceptional environments. Our schools are safe spaces where we can nurture girls' authentic selves, their voices, and their leadership. In turn, they are then prepared to affect change be it within their schools, in their local communities, or in the broader world. It is for this reason that the NCGS Board of Trustees, alongside Executive Director Megan Murphy and her stellar team, continue to think about how the National Coalition of Girls' Schools can ensure its place as the leading advocate for girls' schools, connecting and collaborating globally with individuals, schools, and organizations dedicated to empowering and educating girls.
Last week, the Board of Trustees gathered in person at the Atlanta Girls' School for our February meeting. It is an honor and a pleasure to be able to convene at our member schools to reflect on our Coalition, to support the NCGS staff, and to think strategically about the future.
We are optimistic about our future and the impact of our member schools' work for girls and young women. We know we must continually reflect on the impact of our four pillars of advocacy, networking, professional development, and research.
All signs point to our second Global Forum for Girls' Education® -- just four months away -- to network, to develop professionally, and to share advocacy and research work. This will be THE place to be! We anticipate approximately one-thousand attendees coming together to investigate a number of exciting themes:
- Leading Schools, Leading Girls: Preparing for the Future
- Iterating to Innovate: Designing Inspired Experiences & Environments
- Moving Full STEAM Ahead: Closing the Gender Gap
- Leveraging Partnerships: Making the Most of Local & Global Communities
- Moving from Reactive to Proactive: Making Health & Wellness a Core Subject
- Embracing Equity & Inclusion: Managing the Intersection of Identities
If you have yet to register, I encourage you to do so by clicking here. You will be joining participants from over 20 countries and 6 continents, all coming together in the service of girls' education.
NCGS is excited about the future and its increasingly important role in these complex times. For, the future IS our girls and young women.
Martha Perry
President, NCGS Board of Trustees
Principal, St. Clement's School
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Final Reminder: Philanthropic Round Table
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February 26, 2018
Philanthropic Round Table
Engaging and Educating Girls and Women to be Strategic Philanthropists
Club 101
New York, NY
Presented in partnership with Miss Hall's School, attendees will gain a better understanding of women's philanthropy by hearing from and participating in discussions with thought leaders representing educational institutions, foundations, and non-profit organizations. Panelists and attendees will strategize ways to engage girls and women in becoming life-long philanthropists. Click here to view the panelists.
Past program participant Elenore Falshaw, Director of Development at Louise S. McGehee School, said of her PRT experience, "I found the Philanthropic Round Table inspiring. My head of school has long wanted to integrate a philanthropy arm with our stellar Community Service program at McGehee. I found talking to Miss Hall's girls at my table just as valuable and enjoyable as listening to the eclectic group of speakers, who covered a philanthropic range from the billions to a small collective who had given away $750,000 over ten years. I would attend every year, if time allowed, and wholeheartedly recommend attendance to any development professional."
Click here for more information and to register to attend.
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March 9, 2018
San Diego, CA
Modeled after speaker panels at leading universities, the Women's Symposium brings together top women leaders to share their insights and pathways to success with students and the community. Through dialogue and modeling, these female leaders empower young women to stand up for themselves and fearlessly chase their dreams. Panel topics include: Finding Purpose & Passion in Your Work; You Can Have It All... But What Does That Mean?; Taking a Seat at the Table; and It Wasn't My Plan.
March 17, 2018
Chattanooga, TN
This entrepreneurial conference specifically designed for girls ages 8-18 seeks to encourage girls to become bold entrepreneurs -- #girlpreneurs. At this free event, girls gain the skills, confidence, and connections to jumpstart their business or social venture idea; connect with other girls who think big; and gain inspiration from mentors who can help make their dreams a reality. Activities include a 24Hour Generator, Girls' Marketplace, and workshops for girls and parents.
April 7, 2018
New York, NY
This summit provides students in grades 9 to 12 an opportunity to dive into engaging discussions or attend a workshop on a variety of STEM-related themes. Participants will also discuss the ways in which STEM can be viewed through present-day social and ethical lenses. School groups must register together and be accompanied by a faculty chaperone.
April 14, 2018
Princeton, NJ
A free conference for risk-takers and changemakers, the day is designed to showcase and inspire girls' confidence and creativity in STEM, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Girls and young women in K-12, their parents, and educators are invited to connect with experts, mentors, and each other. Sessions include STEM Talks, a Business Fair, workshops (entrepreneur and STEM tracks), and panel discussions.
Click here for more information and to register.
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 The Young Women's Leadership Network (YWLN) supports two life-changing programs that empower students to break the cycle of poverty through education: The Young Women's Leadership Schools (TYWLS), a high-performing network of all-girls public secondary schools, and CollegeBound Initiative (CBI), a comprehensive college access and success program for young women and men. TYWLS empower young women to achieve their higher education dreams and to fulfill their learning and leadership potential. NCGS is thrilled to continue its longstanding partnership with YWLN, which co-presented the National Conference on Girls' Education with NCGS in 2012 and 2014.
 The Latin American Association of Differentiated Educational Centres (Red ALCED) is a non-profit organization representing eight Latin American countries. Red ALCED provides support for single-sex schools and institutions interested in providing training, research, and guidance on all issues pertaining to single-sex education and differentiated instruction for boys and for girls in Latin America and worldwide.
 Round Square
is a global network of innovative schools in 40 countries on six continents that share a passion for experiential learning and character education. The Round Square approach is built around six IDEALS of learning: International understanding, Democracy, Environmental stewardship, Adventure, Leadership, and Service. Students and faculty in member schools are encouraged to discover and develop their own capabilities through a range of experiences, activities, collaborative projects, and challenges, both in and beyond the curriculum, including international, regional, and local social service projects, exchanges, and conferences.
 The Philippine Alliance for Girls' Education (PAGE) is a network of 19 schools working towards the empowerment of girls and young women in the Philippines. It was the ultimate outcome of Project COGENT (Cooperation for Girls' Education, Nurturance, and Training) that was administered in 2013-2014 through a Spring Democracy Grant from the US Department of State. PAGE covers initiatives that engage girls' schools in the sharing of best practices, research, and programs in the hope of strengthening efforts toward quality, relevant, and sustainable education and leadership opportunities. PAGE is serving as a key player in sustaining the discourse of empowered participation of girls and young women in nation building and social transformation.
Click here to view the complete roster of Global Forum II strategic partners.
To register to attend the Global Forum II, click here.
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Highlights from the NCGS "Listening & Learning Tour"
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Executive Director Megan Murphy met up with Director of Strategic Communications & Research Olivia Haas in her hometown of Atlanta last week while Director of Strategic Initiatives & Professional Development Jen Shakeshaft traveled to New York City. Here's what they said from the road:
"I had the distinct pleasure of being invited by Ayanna "Yanni" Hill-Gill, a member of the NCGS Board of Trustees and Head of Atlanta Girls' School (AGS), to give the keynote address for The Girls' School Advantage: An Evening with Experts in All-Girls Education
event at her school. After speaking to an audience of AGS parents, prospective parents, alumnae, trustees, and faculty, I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion led by Yanni. Panelists included Autumn Adkins Graves, Head of Girls Preparatory School; Michele Ozumba, President of the Women's College Coalition; and Ann Klotz, NCGS Trustee and Head of Laurel School." -- Megan Murphy
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[L to R] Ayanna "Yanni" Hill-Gill, Megan Murphy, Ann Klotz,
Michelle Ozumba, and Autumn Adkins Graves
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