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THE COALITION CONNECTION
May 1, 2015
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Dear NCGS Community,
As the end of another school year rapidly approaches, our schedules are filled with final exams and report cards, end-of-the-year traditions and graduation, and then comes that much need time for rejuvenation and reflection... summer! A time when educators and students alike can unwind and lose themselves in a good book - one that doesn't have a paper or pop quiz looming at the end of the last page.
Several NCGS member schools select an all-school book for students and faculty or an all-faculty book for summer time reading. Recommended reading lists for students by grade levels are also popular practice.
As a thought leader in girls' education, NCGS has launched an Amazon eStore with recommended reading lists for educators, students, and parents. NCGS thanks the faculty and staff at member school Harpeth Hall for curating this summer's reading lists grouped by age-appropriate levels. This new resource is available to help your schools identify an all-faculty book or inspire selections for your students.
I invite you to take a moment to check out my latest post on the "Raising Girls' Voices" blog about the value of reading for pleasure.
In the meantime, I send best wishes for the conclusion of another successful school year, and hope you find the time this summer to relax with a good book.
Regards,
Megan Murphy
Executive Director
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More NCGS Schools Honored with 2015 NCWIT Awards
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On April 6, we recognized the NCGS member schools whose students won NCWIT 2015 Awards for Aspirations in Computing. We are pleased to announce that several NCGS member school students were also selected as runners-up at the national level, and member school faculty  were honored with NCWIT 2015 Aspirations in Computing Educator Awards!
Students at the following NCGS schools were named runners-up:
Baldwin School (PA), Garrison Forest School (MD), Girls Preparatory School (TN), Harpeth Hall School (TN), Hathaway Brown School (OH), Ursuline Academy of Dallas (TX), Young Women's College Preparatory Academy (TX), and The Young Women's Leadership School - Astoria (NY).
Faculty at the following NCGS schools received Educator Awards:
Baldwin School (PA), Lincoln School (RI), and The Young Women's Leadership School - Astoria (NY).
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected based on their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education. The Aspirations in Computing Educator Award recognizes faculty and administrators for their efforts to promote gender equity in computing. Awardees are selected from the educators who are engaged in endorsing student Aspirations award applications.
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Reminder: Richmond Girls' School NET Registration
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NCGS is hosting a Girls' School NET: Networking and Empowering Together event in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, during the 2015 NCGS Conference: From STEM TO STEAM: Girls' Schools Leading the Way. May 11 is the deadline to inform NCGS if your school will be inviting alumnae to the reception. You do not need to commit to a certain number of alumnae guests until after you have completed your RSVP process.
 The Girls' School NET is a unique opportunity for our member schools to connect with their alumnae and fellow educators from other NCGS member schools. Even if you don't have a large number of alumnae in the Richmond area, Girls' School NET receptions always feel well attended due to the coming together of various NCGS member schools. Several member schools have enjoyed successful evenings at past NET events with only 1-3 alumnae guests.
If you are interested in inviting alumnae to join you at the Girls' School NET reception, please email Olivia Haas by May 11 with "NET VA 2015" as the subject. Click here for pricing information and more details.
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Young Women's College Prep to Host Girl's Leadership Conference
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Girls in grades 9-12 are invited to register for the 1st Annual Girl's Leadership Conference on May 23, 2015, presented by Young Women's College Prep at the University of Rochester. The program is designed to develop the leadership potential within each student. Participants will engage in a series of interactive workshops led by girls, for girls.
In addition to registering as a participant, students can register to host a "teen-preneur" booth to sell products or services, or submit a workshop proposal.
The keynote speaker will be Rachel Simmons, co-founder of The Girls Leadership Institute and author of the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl.
Click here for more information and to register.
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National Girls Collaborative Project Launches STEM Portal
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The National Girls Collaborative Project has launched The Connectory to help adults connect students with opportunities to discover the joy and rewards of STEM education and careers. The Connectory, made possible with the support of Time Warner Cable, makes the connections to STEM learning opportunities that inspire young people to explore, discover, and create.
We encourage you to join the largest and most comprehensive directory of STEM opportunities and programs by registering your program(s). The Connectory is a free online collaboration tool for STEM program providers to find partners based on interests as well as a platform to showcase your STEM opportunities to families.
Click here to register your program and start connecting.
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Highlights from the NCGS "Listening & Learning Tour"
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