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THE COALITION CONNECTION
December 18, 2015
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Dear NCGS Community,
In just seven weeks we will bring together our member schools, mission-aligned strategic partners, sponsors, and guests from around the world in New York City for the first-ever Global Forum on Girls' Education: Creating a World of Possibilities (February 7-9, 2016) . To say the NCGS community is buzzing with excitement would be an understatement.
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. As educators, we play a critical role in empowering girls with tools and an informed perspective to reach their full potential and become influential contributors to and leaders of our complex and changing world.
The Global Forum will be an opportunity to convene 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. A multitude of programming, which addresses eight universal themes, will be presented in a variety of formats. In addition to the 14 keynote and featured speakers, over 80 breakout sessions and 75 INSPIRE! speed-innovating roundtable discussions are being offered to allow you the opportunity to learn about signature programs from around the world, get updated on the latest research on girls, share innovative teaching practices, and connect with colleagues from all corners of the globe. Session descriptions are now available on the NCGS website for you to begin identifying the programming you are most interested in attending -- narrowing down the list of robust choices will not be an easy task! Registration for the Global Forum ends on January 22, 2016. Click here to register today! NCGS has secured a discounted room block at the conference hotel, New York Marriott Marquis, but there is limited availability and reservations are almost sold out. Click here to reserve your hotel room today! See you in the New Year in the Big Apple!
Megan
Megan Murphy
Executive Director
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Meet Our Global Forum Strategic Partners
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 Africa with over 730 member schools in South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, and Angola. Within its membership, 62 are girls' schools. ISASA's mission is to promote the value of independent education, represent and protect the common interests of its members, and provide professional services that will enhance their sustainability and quality.
 The South African Girls' Schools Association (SAGSA) began as an interest group in 1998 and was formally established in 2001. SAGSA's main objectives are to provide a forum for constructive ideas relevant to the education of girls; to provide networking and support for colleagues; to provide a credible voice of educational expertise to comment on the effect of the curriculum on the teaching of girls; to foster the continuation of and promotion of the relevance of girls' schools in South Africa; and to establish links with international associations.
association of women's colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The WCC has a vision to transform the world through the education and success of women and girls. In concert with its members, the WCC works to enhance the power and influence of women's colleges as thought leaders and educational innovators by advancing research, advocacy and collaborative partnerships that promote the higher educational attainment and success of women and girls.
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Greenwich Academy to Host GAINS Conference 2016
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The GAINS (Girls Advancing in STEM) network is a virtual community connecting girls with a passion for STEM subjects with
women leaders working in STEM-related fields towards the goal of supporting, encouraging, teaching, and inspiring one another. GAINS provides role models, virtual mentors, and networking opportunities for women and girls at various stages of their educations and careers. The annual GAINS Conference brings together high school girls from GAINS member schools as well as girls from local public and private schools.
Founded by Greenwich Academy, the GAINS Conference 2016 will be held April 3-5 at Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Conference goals include:
- Connect girls interested in STEM with peers and role models.
- Give girls access to information about a variety of STEM careers through interactions with STEM professionals, undergraduates, and graduate students.
- Expose girls to STEM-focused research being lead by women through workshops, tours, and technical talks.
Click here for more information, to register to attend, and to view a video of highlights from the 2015 GAINS Conference.
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Research Reports About Girls in STEM/STEAM
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Ever wonder why a vast majority of girls choose not to pursue studies and/or careers in STEM-related fields? Need to know how to engage girls and keep them motivated in STEM? What about
how girls use technology?
Find answers to these questions and more on the NCGS website in our Research Reports section, an online archive of over 200 reports related to girls' schools and girls' education from the past 15 years. Reports are grouped by 13 different topic areas, including over 40 reports related to girls in STEM/STEAM.Click here to take advantage of this invaluable free resource.
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Complimentary Magazine for NCGS Members
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NCGS conference sponsor DiversityComm, Inc., publisher of five nationally recognized diversity focused magazines, is offering our members a free digital issue of their choosing from the following: Username: NCGS
Password: 2016
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Highlights from the NCGS "Listening & Learning Tour"
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Last week, Megan was invited to the White House to meet with the Office of the First Lady to discuss the 2016 Global Forum on Girls' Education. Here's what she said from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue:
"The Director of Policy & International Affairs at the White House Office of the First Lady contacted me to learn more about the Global Forum on Girls' Education and our efforts to connect and collaborate globally with individuals, schools, and organizations dedicated to educating and empowering girls. During our meeting, I shared our vision for this groundbreaking conference and had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the new initiative, Let Girls Learn, which will expand efforts worldwide to help girls attend and complete school. In the words of First Lady Michelle Obama, 'when educated girls become healthy, financially secure, empowered women, they're far better equipped to advocate for their needs and aspirations, and challenge unjust laws and harmful practices and beliefs.' Let Girls Learn seeks to elevate existing programs, including areas of conflict and crisis, and leverage public and private sector partners, such as NCGS, to help girls achieve a secondary education to broaden their aspirations. I look forward to future opportunities to connect our member schools to programs associated with Let Girls Learn."
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Megan toured the decorations that deck the White House halls reflecting long-held traditions, including the tree at the East Landing adored in red, white, and blue to honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces.
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