The National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS) announces that the first-ever Global Forum on Girls’ Education, Creating a World of Possibilities, will be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York, NY, February 7-9, 2016. NCGS is proud to host this groundbreaking conference in partnership with pre-eminent educational organizations from all over the globe including our founding partner, the Young Women’s Leadership Network, as well as the Girls’ Schools Association (U.K.), Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia, Philippine Alliance for Girls’ Education, European Association of Single-Sex Education, and Young Women’s Preparatory Network.
Much has been made about the “flattening” of our world and the increasing connectedness between countries, cultures, and individuals. No longer can we work under the assumption that our actions will not have consequences in some other place or time. Educators play a critical role in empowering girls with tools and an informed perspective to reach their full potential and to become influential contributors to and leaders of our complex and changing world.
Lynn McBee, Young Women’s Preparatory Network CEO, said, “It is a privilege and an honor to be part of this trailblazing movement of high-performing schools that are meeting to learn from each other and other leading experts. We, too, must practice what we preach to our young women—that learning never stops.”
The Global Forum will be an opportunity to bring together the leading educators, researchers, advocates, authors, practitioners, and related-industry leaders from across the globe to exchange best practices and innovative approaches for academic excellence and the healthy development of girls. The Forum will address themes and topics that are universal in nature, such as Leadership, Health & Wellness, STEAM, Civic/Community Engagement, Classroom Innovation, Strategic School Advancement, Testing & Assessment, and Teaching & Curriculum.
In addition to internationally recognized keynote speakers and traditional breakout sessions, NCGS is proud to have the Young Women’s Leadership Network (YWLN) as the sponsor of a dedicated Public School Symposium on February 7, 2016. YWLN will present this symposium in honor of the 20th anniversary of the founding of its flagship school, which changed the landscape for all-girls public education in the U.S.
About NCGS
The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools is a leading advocate for girls’ education with a distinct commitment to the transformative power of all-girls schools. The Coalition acts at the forefront of educational thought, collaborating and connecting globally with individuals, schools, and organizations dedicated to empowering girls to be influential contributors to the world.
Founded in 1991, the Coalition serves 200 national and international girls’ schools (independent, public, charter, and religiously-affiliated), 60,000 students, 700,000 alumnae, and 10,000 educators. NCGS provides its member schools resources such as research on girls’ education and performance outcomes; professional development and networking opportunities; and advocacy about the unique benefits of all-girls education.
NCGS Contact Information
P.O. Box 5729 | Charlottesville, VA 22905 | (434) 205-4496 | ncgs.org | @girlsschools
About Young Women’s Preparatory Network:
Young Women’s Preparatory Network is a non-profit organization that partners with public school districts to create and support all girl schools with a focus on leadership, college readiness, and health and wellness. Young Women’s Prep serves more than 4,100 6th through 12th grade students on seven campuses in Texas. More than 75 percent of the students are from economically disadvantaged homes and 85 percent will be first-generation college students. Today, 100 percent of the students graduate from high school and are accepted at a four-year college or university. In 2014, 146 graduates received a combined $15.8 million in merit scholarships and grants and are attending 73 different colleges and universities.
Young Women’s Prep is located in Dallas, Texas, and supports schools in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Houston, Lubbock and San Antonio. More information can be found at www.youngwomensprep.com.