https://girlsschools.org/ On Educating Girls, produced by the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS), is the home of robust conversations among experts who are passionate about the education and healthy development of girls. The Connected Girl miniseries, hosted by Trudy Hall, deals with the forces impacting connection and disconnection in girls. Tune in for deeply researched guidance on setting boundaries, handling heartbreak, navigating AI and finding trust in your body. The audio shorts, hosted by ICGS Global Executive Director Megan Murphy, are crafted around universally relevant themes, from 5 ways to help girls grow in resilience, to why curious girls will save the world. Whether parents, teachers or other adult caregivers, ICGS podcast listeners are offered the resources, programmes and tools they need to empower the girls and young women in their lives. Education en Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:16:17 +0200 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 International Coalition of Girls' Schools no Trudy Hall Monthly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p2021/logo_5803_20260205_121044_1400.jpeg https://girlsschools.org/ On Educating Girls, produced by the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS), is the home of robust conversations among experts who are passionate about the education and healthy development of girls. International Coalition of Girls' Schools episodic International Coalition of Girls' Schools info@girlsschools.org false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1658295 https://iono.fm/e/1658295
While different cultures have varying practices, studies shows that girls are usually socialized to be more polite, responsible and hardworking than boys, and to listen to authority, no matter what. They don't learn how to say no or set boundaries at a young age. And so, when molded as peacemakers, high achievers, and rule followers, how do they find their voices and show up authentically as themselves when they reach adulthood?

Our guest for this episode provides some answers. Dr Katie Hurley is the Vice President of Community Initiatives for The Jed Foundation, a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults in the USA and further afield. She is the author of five books at the intersection of youth, parenting, and mental health, including the award-winning No More Mean Girls.

In this conversation with host Trudy Hall, Katie shares how to encourage girls to take up space, even if it’s messy—sharing practical examples and great advice on how to create safe spaces at home for girls to grow and take risks.

The Connected Girl is a podcast series produced by the International Coalition of Girls' Schools. In this season, we’re looking at how the adults in girls' lives can nurture agency – the confidence and capacity to act – while allowing girls to evolve, experiment, tolerate discomfort, and sometimes fail. Listen to this empowering episode so you can help the girl in your life navigate her world with both strength and softness. International Coalition for Girls Schools · Dr Katie Hurley’s website · The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World · No More Mean Girls · Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Children · Education at a Glance 2025 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Girls at home with Dr. Katie Hurley 0 0 Trudy Hall full 36:13 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1658286 https://iono.fm/e/1658286
This episode’s guest literally wrote the book on this phenomenon, which he dubbed the Triple Bind. Dr Stephen P. Hinshaw is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California Berkeley and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California San Francisco. An award-winning teacher, author and mentor, Stephen uses his decades of pioneering research to advance the fields of child development and neurodevelopment, especially for girls.

In this conversation with host Trudy Hall, Stephen helps us understand the impact of societal pressures on young girls, and gives guidance on how we can support them in forging their own paths.

The Connected Girl is a podcast series produced by the International Coalition of Girls' Schools. In this season, we’re looking at how the adults in girls' lives can nurture agency – the confidence and capacity to act – while allowing girls to evolve, experiment, tolerate discomfort, and sometimes fail. Listen to this compelling episode so you can guide your girl into the future, ready to tackle society’s expectations without losing herself along the way. International Coalition for Girls Schools · Dr Hinshaw’s profile in the psychology department at Berkeley · Why Girls Apologise Too Much (Child Mind Institute) · Books by Stephen P. Hinshaw (Goodreads)  · The Triple Bind: Moms Who Work (Psychology Today)   · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Forging perfectly imperfect paths Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw 0 0 Trudy Hall full 33:54 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1658276 https://iono.fm/e/1658276
For girls at school, who often feel shame and self-blame as a result of their unrealistic beliefs about friendship, this can be a challenge. Add social media to the mix, and pressures are taken to a whole new level.

Our guest for this episode of The Connected Girl is a friendship guru for girls (and their parents) who is convinced that friendship can be taught. Rebecca (Bec) Sparrow shares with host Trudy Hall how to sustain friendships with clear communication, mutual respect, and healthy boundaries. The good news is that tips for building better friendships are proven to work – and it’s never too late for the girls in your life to try them.

Acclaimed writer, speaker and podcaster Bec Sparrow is a passionate advocate for prioritizing connection and belonging in an increasingly lonely world. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Bec is known as “the friendship whisperer”. Through her extensive library of resources for girls, parents, and schools, she helps tweens and teens make friends.

The Connected Girl is a podcast series produced by the International Coalition of Girls' Schools. In this season, we’re looking more closely at agency. How can adults nurture confidence in girls about their own actions and decisions, while allowing them to experiment, evolve, and sometimes fail? Take a listen to find out. International Coalition for Girls Schools · https://rebeccasparrow.com/about/ · https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-sparrow-writer/?originalSubdomain=au · https://girlsleadership.org/about/ · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Building supportive friendships with Rebecca Sparrow 0 0 Trudy Hall full 39:01 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1656013 https://iono.fm/e/1656013
But the UN reports that girls drop out of sports in adolescence at twice the rate of boys. There are a multitude of reasons for this, including social expectations, stereotypes, and a lack of investment in quality athletic programmes. We know that the biggest predictor of sport participation for a girl is her own perceived competence. So what can adults do with this knowledge, to give girls a fair chance?

This episode’s guest, Dr. Nicole LaVoi, offers hope. She shares research-driven strategies to improve access and opportunity for girls. Girls love sport – and if you give them the opportunity, they will play.

Dr. Nicole LaVoi is the Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, and a faculty member in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota in the US. She has co-produced three Emmy-nominated documentaries on female athletes, hosts a podcast, regularly conducts workshops and talks, publishes prolifically, and was a student athlete herself.

The Connected Girl is a podcast series produced by the International Coalition of Girls' Schools and hosted by Trudy Hall. In this season, we’re looking at how the adults in girls' lives can nurture agency – the confidence and capacity to act – while allowing girls to evolve, experiment, tolerate discomfort, and sometimes fail. The sporting realm is a perfect place to flex these muscles. Listen to find out why. International Coalition for Girls Schools · Coaching Her · Dr Nicole LaVoi’s website  · Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport  Developing Physically Active Girls: An Evidence-Based Multidisciplinary Approach  · Five things to know about women and sport (UN) · Why being a female athlete sucks (Youtube interview)  · Facts and figures: Women in Sport (UN) · World’s Highest Paid Athletes (Forbes) · UNESCO Report: Women and girls’ access to sport still lagging far behind  · Women’s sports media coverage is booming. Here’s how it can grow even faster (Parity)  · Physical activity key facts (WHO)  · Science says when kids participate in team-based extracurricular activities, they have better mental health (University of British Columbia)   · Salugenology: Why humans require hobbies with Julia Hotz (Ologies Podcast) ]]> Education Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Give them a sporting chance with Dr. Nicole LaVoi 0 0 Trudy Hall full 38:36 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1655840 https://iono.fm/e/1655840
Why does this matter? And how can the adults around girls help them build confidence while giving them space to experiment, evolve, and sometimes fail?

Exploring 4 key spaces where girls show up – sport, community and family, school and home, expert guests Dr Nicole LaVoi, Rebecca Sparrow, Dr Stephen P Hinshaw and Dr Katie Hurley help us unpack the dynamics and nuances impacting girls most deeply today.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss this season. National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0200 0 0 Introducing The Connected Girl S3 0 0 Trudy Hall trailer 3:06 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1640513 https://iono.fm/e/1640513 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls: Learning to disagree without disconnecting 0 0 Trudy Hall full 11:56 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1632565 https://iono.fm/e/1632565 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:26:00 +0200 0 0 The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls: When Good Enough is the Goal 0 0 Trudy Hall full 13:34 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1625281 https://iono.fm/e/1625281 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:18:00 +0200 0 0 The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls: Talking to Girls Who Don’t Want to Talk 0 0 Trudy Hall full 15:58 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1565112 https://iono.fm/e/1565112 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:02:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Why Body Confidence is a Big Deal 0 0 Trudy Hall full 12:19 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1555839 https://iono.fm/e/1555839
Read the Social Institute’s 7 standards for students here: https://thesocialinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/Seven-Social-Standards-1-Pager.pdf Social Institute’s 7 standards for students]]> Education Wed, 14 May 2025 13:46:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Why – and How – We Need to Talk to Teen Girls about Their Phones 0 0 Trudy Hall full 11:21 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1540272 https://iono.fm/e/1540272 - Dr. Lisa Miller

Spirituality is often misunderstood and ill-defined. Yet those who have studied it through the lens of brain research and understand the scientific truth behind its role in our lives offer compelling data of the power of developing our “spiritual brain.” Especially for girls, a spiritual core—which is separate and distinct from the practice of religion—shapes a sense of meaning, purpose, calling and connection. In fact, a girl’s relationship to her spiritual core is a substantial tool in her arsenal of well-being strategies.

Skeptics may find the evidence supporting this claim too compelling to ignore.

In "Building Resilience through Spirituality," learn about the game-changing role spirituality can play in a girl’s life from Dr. Lisa Miller, founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Columbia University. A foremost scientist on spirituality across the lifespan, her research has focused on the quantifiable effects of spirituality on our lives, and she has evidence that “children who are raised with a robust and well-developed spiritual life are happier, more optimistic, more flexible and better equipped to deal with life’s ordinary (and even extraordinary) traumas than those who are not.” She urges us to engage on this journey with the girls in our lives. International Coalition for Girls Schools · Dr. Lisa Miller · Spirituality Mind Body Institute · Spiritual Child · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:22:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Building Resilience through Spirituality with Dr. Lisa Miller 0 0 Trudy Hall full 33:58 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1538299 https://iono.fm/e/1538299 - Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs

It is estimated that young girls are exposed to nearly 600 media images per day, unable to escape the barrage of messages about the perfect look, the perfect weight, the perfect size, the perfect skin tone. Research tells us they are internalizing these images, likely to start believing their body image defines who they are. Far too many girls are held hostage by their own negative body image issues and need powerful counter messaging that reminds them they are so much more than their weight on the scale.

In this episode, Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs, a professor of Psychology at the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England, in Bristol, England, shares research-based strategies to build body confidence in girls. Dr. Diedrichs, who delights in smashing beauty stereotypes, is the Founder of Everybody Consulting, a global consulting group of thought leaders and social scientist experts in body image, appearance diversity and mental health. She believes we all play a role in helping girls become “body confident” and offers an abundance of resources to empower us. International Coalition for Girls Schools · Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs · The Body Confidence Book: Respect, accept and empower yourself, Phillippa Diedrichs · Centre for Appearance Research · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:37:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Becoming Body Confident with Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs 0 0 Trudy Hall full 29:52 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1535952 https://iono.fm/e/1535952 -Rosalind Wiseman

Perhaps, emotional intelligence (EQ)—the critical skills used to get along in a world full of others who don’t think or feel like we do—should get more attention. The reality is that as we manage our lives, it is our EQ that helps us navigate relationships and express our feelings productively. The good news? Emotional intelligence can be strengthened through reflection, practice, and experience. The further good news? This is important work that we can do in partnership with the girls in our lives; we can and should help them be smart about being emotionally smart as it will matter to their ability to get along in the world.

In this episode, "The EQ Advantage," Rosalind Wiseman focuses on why and how a girl’s EQ is critical to her meaningful engagement with the world around her. Rosalind, a bestselling author and thought leader, works on the global stage helping parents, educators and students understand the fascinating realm of EQ and its impact on our lives. Rosalind has a unique ability to capture challenging concepts in compelling, “sticky” phrases, and she is on a quest to help us do this important work in our lives and the lives of our girls. International Coalition for Girls Schools · Rosalind Wiseman · Rosalind Wiseman · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:15:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: The EQ Advantage with Rosalind Wiseman 0 0 Trudy Hall full 35:41 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1533487 https://iono.fm/e/1533487 -Emily Rushton

Neurodiversity manifests differently in girls, so may not be diagnosed as quickly as it is in boys. And research tells us that girls who are neurodiverse are even more at risk to suffer mental health issues. In fact, often the neurodiversity in girls masquerades as a mental health issue complicating the diagnostic process further. The journey for a neurodiverse girl is not only challenging for her; it is equally hard for the adults who love her and know her to be wonderful just as she is. How can they ensure that she will confidently turn her neurodiversity into her superpower?

In this episode, Emily Rushton, the go-to source on neurodiversity in girls for the Girls' Day School Trust, a family of 25 exceptional girls schools in the United Kingdom, shares insights. Emily couples the practical with the theoretical to ensure support for neurodiverse girls is both grounded in recent research and can be applied in real life.

This episode is especially compelling as Emily herself is neurodiverse, bringing her humor, common sense, and passion in equal amounts to this important conversation.

Resources:
International Coalition for Girls Schools
Girls Day School Trust
How to be you by Ellie Middleton
Explaining Humans by Camilla Pang
Small Talk by Richard and Roxanne Pink
Why Am I Like This by Gemma Styles International Coalition for Girls Schools · Girls Day School Trust · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:11:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Navigating Neurodiversity with Emily Rushton 0 0 Trudy Hall full 32:48 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1531109 https://iono.fm/e/1531109 -High School Junior

Artificial Intelligence. Machines and systems that can imitate human cognitive function. It is both terrifying and exciting at once. Some happily exclaim it is the future; others warn it will change the world as we know it. AI, no longer confined to the realm of science fiction, is ubiquitous; embedded in nearly every facet of our daily lives. And that reality means AI is a new force to be reckoned with in the lives of the girls we know. Their knowledge of it matters in their lives today and far into their future. Yet, even as AI connects the girls in our lives to a world of unimagined possibilities, the adults responsible for helping them on the journey struggle to wrap their heads around this new kind of intelligence.

In this episode we learn from Tyler Gaspich, an educator at the frontlines of this technology tsunami. Tyler, Director of Information Resources and Technologies at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur near Philadelphia is personally and professionally steeped in the AI arena as a teacher, administrator, and task force member studying AI with other school technology professionals. Using concrete examples, Tyler demystifies the language of AI, providing guidelines and wisdom for parents raising daughters in a world in which AI plays an increasingly larger role—for both good and bad. International Coalition for Girls Schools · Academy of Notre Dame de Namur · Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World, Devorah Heitner: · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:50:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Guidance for Girls in The Age of AI with Tyler Gaspich 0 0 Trudy Hall full 27:58 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1528970 https://iono.fm/e/1528970 -Jennifer Wallace

Around the world, young people are grappling with unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression. The struggles we witness in the girls we know and love are part of a broader challenge. So the real question is: what can we do about it?

The good news is there is a lot we can do to tackle this epidemic head on. We can start by letting girls know they matter; that they are valued for who they are deep in their core. In the words of Jennifer Wallace, “We can help them unlock their magic.”

Jennifer Wallace, author of "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It," an award-winning journalist and mother of three adolescents, brings deep research and real-world insights to the conversation. As she reminds us, we are the “first responders” in our children’s struggles. Her optimism is contagious as she offers practical ways to show up for the girls in our lives. Find out more about Jennifer Wallace · Buy Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic– and What We Can Do About It, by Jennifer Wallace · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: The Power in Knowing You Matter with Jennifer Wallace 0 0 Trudy Hall full 31:33 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1526696 https://iono.fm/e/1526696
The Connected Girl is a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Girls Schools to address issues that impact the lives of girls. Last season, we gathered expert guests to explore girls’ connections to themselves and the world around them. The episodes provided deeply researched guidance for girls on setting boundaries, handling heartbreak, navigating life online and using their voices.

The new season of The Connected Girl is a must-listen if you know, love and believe in empowering girls. Once again, we hear about the forces impacting connection and disconnection in girls. From navigating AI, neurodiversity and EQ to knowing you matter, being body confident and the science behind spirituality this season is one you don't want to miss! Subscribe now so that you don't miss any upcoming episodes. National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:15:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl S2 is here! 0 0 Trudy Hall trailer 3:44 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1511601 https://iono.fm/e/1511601 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:01:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Why girls’ schools are more important than ever before 0 0 Trudy Hall full 16:38 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1502503 https://iono.fm/e/1502503 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:17:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Uplifting Girls’ Leadership 0 0 Trudy Hall full 15:07 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1494939 https://iono.fm/e/1494939 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:04:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Empowering girls to disagree with confidence and civility 0 0 Trudy Hall full 15:10 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1443899 https://iono.fm/e/1443899
In a world where young girls spend up to six hours of their day online, it’s important to help them navigate insecurities from the constant comparisons that may lead to feelings of low self-esteem. It’s also important to remember that it is indeed possible for girls to have positive relationships with social media and technology.

Listen to this audio short for tips and tools to help girls experience life online in a healthy way, encouraging them to embrace the idea that ‘digital flourishing’ is achievable, and within reach. National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Digital wellbeing for girls in the social media age 🌷🛜 0 0 Trudy Hall full 12:14 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1432643 https://iono.fm/e/1432643
Helping girls develop their curiosity has immense benefits. They’re likely to take a keener interest in social justice issues, be more confident and self-aware, and take on more leadership roles. This audio short explores the many benefits of encouraging curious minds. And quite frankly, why wouldn’t we want that for the young women in our lives? 👭 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:43:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Why curious girls will save the world 🌍 0 0 Trudy Hall full 12:02 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1417919 https://iono.fm/e/1417919
Movement-based education and sports contribute to improved cognitive functions and mental well-being, fostering confidence and self-acceptance. By challenging societal norms and representing more than themselves, girls who move also inspire others, and they pave the way for future generations of empowered women. GO TEAM!🤸🥇 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:03:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Seven Lessons Girls Can Learn from Sport – Even if They’re Not "Sporty" 0 0 Trudy Hall full 11:44 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1398668 https://iono.fm/e/1398668
Can there be any connection more vital in a girl’s life than her connection to her voice, her authentic voice? The word “voice” has multiple meanings in the world of girls. Voice is often a term that is used metaphorically to talk about gender equity, implying that to have voice is to have power, to lack voice is to be powerless. We need to remember, however, that every girl already has a voice, a real voice, a voice she uses every day to negotiate her world. But having that voice is only the beginning; she must learn to find that voice, to use that voice, to own that voice. This episode is about the girls who are on that journey and will need our support, our encouragement, our modeling, as they are going to need to be brave.

Join host Trudy Hall as she shares a lively conversation with Latricia Barksdale, the Vice President of Lean In Girls, a leadership program that is on a mission to equip girls to be self-assured, resilient, and knowledgeable about the bias they will face in the real world. We live in a world that often sends signals to girls that leadership belongs to others. This conversation reminds us that leadership belongs to them…once they have owned the power of their voice.

Resources:
Lean in Girls: https://www.leaningirls.org/
ICGS: https://girlsschools.org/
Tell Our Story :https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/blog/2022/07/13/the-icgs-community-poem/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Speaking Your Truth, with Latricia Barksdale 0 0 Trudy Hall full 31:09 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1398667 https://iono.fm/e/1398667
For better or for worse, the girls in our lives “do” social media; they are “connected” to TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and more. In fact, recent surveys tell us that 98% of the teenage girls in the survey used social media daily, spending about 2 hours on average–average– specifically on well known social media apps. Yet, the truth is that girls are conflicted about their relationship with social media. Many use the word “addicted,” aware they are wasting time scrolling but find social media to be essential for creative inspiration, relaxation and connectivity. Frankly, they already know social media plays both positive and negative roles in their lives. Clearly, it is a powerful influencer, but adults can proactively help girls manage their connection to social media so that their social media use doesn’t manage them.

In this episode of The Connected Girl, host Trudy Hall invites Laura Tierney, the Founder and CEO of the Social Institute, to share proactive strategies for negotiating this tricky terrain. The Social Institute has designed a unique approach to help students navigate the possibilities of social media so that it can fuel wellness and future success, showcasing role models and leaning into character strengths such as empathy, integrity and teamwork to inspire students to make good choices with their social media use. She reminds us that we are–and need to be– critical partners with girls in this arena, keeping them connected to their real selves even as they stay connected to their smartphones.

Resources:
The Social Institute: https://thesocialinstitute.com/
Common Sense Media Report: How Girls Really Feel About Social Media:https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/how-girls-really-feel-about-social-media-researchreport_web_final_2.pdf
International Coalition of Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/
Tell Our Story :https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/blog/2022/07/13/the-icgs-community-poem/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Navigating Life Online, with Laura Tierney 0 0 Trudy Hall full 31:10 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1398664 https://iono.fm/e/1398664 (Wycombe student)

What we know for sure is that at some point the girls in our life will grieve a loss in their family, in their school or church community, in their world. It might be a break up with a first true love, a move away from friends, the loss of an adored pet, a parents’ divorce, the loss of a safe relationship–or worse, the death of a loved one, and might likely be a loss of a relationship that sustained her through thick and thin. She will be heartbroken. Walking the path of sorrow and sadness with her can break our hearts, too. Every type of grief is different and every one of us grieves differently; there is no grief handbook, but that is not a reason to dodge this important conversation.

Listen in as Angela Terpstra, the Head of School at Bishop Strachan School in Canada, shares her compelling story of leading her school community through several significant losses. It is in the times of deepest loss that we lean heaviest into the communities that know and support us. Angela’s story inspires even as it reminds us why connecting a girl to her grief, and supporting her as she walks “with” grief can help her shape and reframe the many and varied emotions that will flow from that loss.

Resources:
Bishop Strachan School: https://www.bss.on.ca/
International Coalition of Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/
Tell Our Story :https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/blog/2022/07/13/the-icgs-community-poem/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Handling Heartbreak, with Angela Terpstra 0 0 Trudy Hall full 33:00 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1398658 https://iono.fm/e/1398658
Unfortunately, the statistics tell us why having the hard conversations with girls about consent and violations of personal space is vital: 1 in 5 middle school students have experienced unwanted sexual contact; 1 in 20 girls have changed schools due to sexual harrassment; 1 in 4 women have experienced some form of sexual violence before college. The reality is that by the time students finish their education, 81% will have experienced some type of sexual harassment. This is a conversation that we may not want to have, but girls NEED us to have it. This episode of The Connected Girl coaches adults how to be proactive, and it also offers guidance as to what to do if the girl in your life is feeling unsafe due to some sort of harassment.

Join host Trudy Hall as she learns from Elizabeth Zeigler, the former Executive Director of I Have The Right To, a nonprofit dedicated to being a hub for students, parents and educators as they search for resources and support to address sexual harrassment and sexual assault. Elizabeth, also the founder of Claremont, a coaching firm, is an experienced CEO who is committed to ensuring respectful cultures She believes that no one needs to be facing serious challenges without a network of support. This conversation is all about the criticality of girls respecting themselves as they confront challenges to the things that are most important to them—their feelings of safety, personal boundaries and their bodies. Hard and real for sure.

Resources:
I Have The Right To: https://ihavetherightto.org/
International Coalition of Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/
Tell Our Story :https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/blog/2022/07/13/the-icgs-community-poem/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Setting Healthy Boundaries, with Elizabeth Zeigler 0 0 Trudy Hall full 29:12 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1398657 https://iono.fm/e/1398657
Is there any relationship, any connection, more vital, more critical in a young girl’s life than the one she has with her parents on the journey from girlhood to womanhood? Yet, is there any connection more fraught and fragile? Parenting a girl as she moves along the developmental path from dependence to independence is not a job for the faint of heart. There has never been a time when so much guidance has been available to parents, yet neither has there ever been a time when parents have struggled more to get parenting “right,” if there even is such a thing. This episode of The Connected Girl embraces the topic of maintaining a healthy connection to a girl as she becomes her own person, walking in the world in ways that are sometimes hard for parents to understand, making mistakes and choices that make her parents shake their heads and make her roll her eyes.

Listen in as host Trudy Hall invites Dr. Judith Locke, a clinical psychologist and researcher from Australia, and the author of The Bonsai Child and The Bonsai Student, to share her theory about modern parenting. She posits that even though parents are spending more time than ever parenting their children, the self-esteem and resilience in their children is not reflecting that investment. What gives? She has a theory that makes a great deal of sense and some advice to go along with it. The girls voices you will hear give heartwarming testimony to the reality that girls truly want and need their parents in their lives.

Resources:
The Bonsai Child:https://www.bonsaichild.com/
The Bonsai Student:https://www.bonsaichild.com/#about-student-book
International Coalition of Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/
Tell Our Story :https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/blog/2022/07/13/the-icgs-community-poem/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Connecting with Parents, with Dr. Judith Locke 0 0 Trudy Hall full 34:28 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1398653 https://iono.fm/e/1398653 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Introducing The Connected Girl S1 0 0 Trudy Hall trailer 2:27 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1398655 https://iono.fm/e/1398655
Girls love to be connected; they are all about relationships, connections in both real and symbolic ways with the world and everything in it. Girls have relationships with peers, with food, with their bodies, with nature, with music, with exercise, with their social media..with their voices. For girls, the proactive management of all these connections is critical to their sense of wellbeing. It is through healthy relationships that girls feel connected to all that makes them whole. As importantly, the reverse of this is also true: when girls are disconnected from their peers, from their bodies, from caring adults, from nature, from sleep they feel afloat, untethered, vulnerable, less than. In this first episode of The Connected Girls series, you are invited into a conversation that explores what we know for sure about the power of healthy–and unhealthy–connections in the lives of the girls.

To launch this important journey, join Dr. Tori Cordiano, a consulting psychologist and the director of research at Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls in Cleveland, Ohio, and host Trudy Hall as they unpack critical terms and demystify the language and the realities of connection and disconnection for girls. This episode lays the groundwork for a six episode series that has been curated with girls at the center and includes the voices of girls themselves sharing their insights about the connections in their lives. After a listen, you will want to stay connected to The Connected Girl series!

Resources:
Laurel’s Center for Research on Girls: https://lcrg.laurelschool.org/
International Coalition for Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/
Wycombe High YouTube
Tell Our Story :https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/blog/2022/07/13/the-icgs-community-poem/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Connected Girl: Forging Powerful Relationships, with Dr. Tori Cordiano 0 0 Trudy Hall full 30:00 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1385436 https://iono.fm/e/1385436
We do it by encouraging them to stay true to themselves, support each other, face anxiety, and spread their wings in pursuit of their dreams and not ours (sorry, Mom). This audio short is full of practical gems hand-picked from our previous episodes. If you love it, share it with a friend. 💌 National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:13:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Healthy ways for girls to handle everyday pressure 0 0 Trudy Hall full 10:53 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1373610 https://iono.fm/e/1373610
One thing is for sure: Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. And it’s revolutionizing the way we educate, communicate with, and parent the girls in our lives 👀. Join us as we travel through the best moments from our On Educating Girls podcast to see how we can embrace the better parts of this technocentric world—and in the process, maybe even become better humans ourselves. 👾

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https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/blog/2023/09/19/thinking-critically-about-the-role-of-ai-in-education/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:55:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: Can AI make us better humans? 0 0 Trudy Hall full 10:20 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1366342 https://iono.fm/e/1366342 In reality, girls aren’t made of plastic and life isn’t a breeze. How do we teach young women how to face the pressures of life or bounce back from failure?

🌟Join us as we dive into the treasure trove of wisdom from our On Educating Girls podcast vault! Let's unlock the secrets to nurturing unstoppable resilience in the girls we guide, nurture, and inspire🎙️

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https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a44725030/america-ferrera-barbie-full-monologue-transcript/

http://blog.galalaw.com/post/102igfw/influencers-france-just-brought-in-new-law-to-prevent-abuse?utm_source=mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_term=Media-Telecoms-IT-Entertainment&utm_content=articleoriginal&utm_campaign=article National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:57:00 +0200 0 0 Shorts: 5 Ways to Help Girls Grow in Resilience 0 0 Trudy Hall full 9:55 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1343256 https://iono.fm/e/1343256 -6th grade girl—

Imagine this: a world in which our children become so dependent on gadgets and screens that it is challenging for them to speak with other humans. Not likely, right? Yet many educators will tell you that moment has already arrived. They believe it is time to start intentionally teaching the critical skills of conversation and discourse. In this episode, we have the opportunity to learn why this matters now, how discussion skills can be taught for both the classroom setting and the dinner table, and some basic strategies that parents and educators can employ to create the healthy space for girls of all ages to hone communication skills at home, in school and for life.

In this “conversation about conversation,” host Trudy Hall learns from educators deeply knowledgeable about teaching discussion skills. Liza Garonzik, a former classroom teacher, is the founder of R.E.A.L. Discussion, an organization committed to the idea that discussion is the key to humanity, and, as important, discussion skills can be segmented into teachable elements. Joining her is Callie Hammond, a girls school educator and Global Action Research Fellow, a program hosted by the International Coalition of Girls Schools, bringing her recent research findings and experience with teaching these skills to girls. Offering both theory and practical skills for every adult who engages with girls, Callie and Liza remind us that girls are eager, interested and delighted to engage—if we offer them the tools that give them the confidence to do so.

Resources:
- R.E.A.L. Discussion: https://www.realdiscussion.org/

- International Coalition of Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/

- Global Action Research Collaborative: https://girlsschools.org/garc-2/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:25:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 23: Girls Love REAL Conversation 0 0 Trudy Hall full 33:02 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1325792 https://iono.fm/e/1325792
How knowledgeable are you about ChatGPT? Do you know how knowledgeable your daughter is? There hasn’t just been a buzz about this new application of artificial intelligence, there has been an unrelenting hailstorm of pros and cons from every imaginable reliable source. As a parent, should you embrace this new technology, or should you be terrified? This episode is for every parent who wants to be an informed participant in these emerging conversations. With explanations of what ChatGPT can do and language to frame guidelines for its productive use, this conversation will let you be a thoughtful co-pilot on your daughter’s exploration of a tool that will be part of her world---now and well into the future.

Robert Dodds, the Head of Innovation at Methodist Ladies' College in Perth, Australia and a parent well-versed in ChatGPT, speaks with host Trudy Hall, taking a complex topic and parsing it into understandable chunks. With practical examples for how parents can learn and use the technology with their daughters, Robert also offers wise counsel to anchor decisions about the applications of A.I. in familiar parental values. He urges us all to be “moral optimists,” seeing past the dark and mysterious questions to a future in which this tool can help girls be both innovative and better prepared for life in school and beyond.

Resources:
ICGS: https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/podcast/

Methodist Ladies College: https://www.mlc.wa.edu.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp

Parent Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (attached as pdf) National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:06:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 22: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe of Girls' Education? 0 0 Trudy Hall full 39:16 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1313741 https://iono.fm/e/1313741 — Liz Schmitt

If you have been wondering about your daughter’s education lately, this episode is just for you. Perhaps she is ready to transition to the next grade level, perhaps your family has a move on the horizon and she will need to change her school, or perhaps you have a parental sense that she might need a very different school environment. Or maybe you just want to ensure she is already being well served by her current school. This conversation offers wisdom and guidance on each part of this exploratory journey—and be assured: It is definitely a journey! Finding the right school is a matter of both head and heart. It is about partnering with your daughter to ask the right questions as you think about the relationships that you and she will want with those in her school community. 

Host, Trudy Hall asks Liz Schmitt, the Chief Enrollment and Student Affairs Officer at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut, and Naomi Bartholomew, the Prep School Headmistress at St Catherine’s, Bramley in the UK, to share perspectives from their different universes on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Collectively, they have decades of experience in guiding both parents and their daughters in the important process of searching for the “best” school home for a girl. What they know might just be what you and your daughter need to know as well. 

Listen to this episode on your favorite streaming platform and subscribe today:
* Apple Podcasts
* Spotify
* Google Podcasts

Additional Resources:
ICGS: https://girlsschools.org
Miss Porter’s School: https://www.porters.org/
St. Catherine’s, Bramley: https://www.stcatherines.info/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 24 May 2023 15:40:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 21: The Girls' School Advantage 0 0 Trudy Hall full 36:11 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1301989 https://iono.fm/e/1301989
If it seems like every time you check your newsfeed there is an alarmist article on new perils parents must manage as they help their daughters steer the course through childhood to adolescence; it is most likely because that is the world we live in now. Continuous and contradictory news blasts seem designed to keep us in a state of “red alert,” or may cause us to feel guilty that we are not doing enough to protect our children from this changing world that is not the one in which we grew up, and–perhaps worse–is not one we recognize. What is a conscientious parent to do? For starters, we should not be crippled by the onslaught. The better approach? Being aware and proactive.

Listen in as host Trudy Hall engages with Liz Joyce, a clinical social worker and school counselor at Nashoba Brooks School, as Liz gets us to take a deep breath, give ourselves a “time-out,” and think about what it means to do some proactive parenting. A parent herself, she brings bundles of common sense and calm to the project of parenting a daughter through tumultuous waters. Her affirming advice grounds us in these anxiety-producing times and gives us permission “not to worry alone.” This episode is guaranteed to make you smile as its sage wisdom reminds you: “You’ve got this.”

Resources:
ICGS: https://girlsschools.org/advocacy/podcast/
Nashoba Brooks: https://www.nashobabrooks.org/ National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:03:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 20: Parenting Girls In A Changing World 0 0 Trudy Hall full 24:50 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1293119 https://iono.fm/e/1293119
Women are simply not making the progress into management roles that one might expect. The most recent Gender Equality Snapshot, produced by the United Nations, noted that as of 2020 women held less than 1 in 3 management positions around the globe–a somewhat depressing 28% of women are leading others. What is holding them back?

This episode puts a spotlight on an international leadership program for girls in Australia that, for 25 years, has been committed to doing its part to improve that leadership pipeline, working to provide aspiring teen leaders with a leadership toolkit that will set them up for success in their school roles and well beyond. These young women come together in a transformational sisterhood to lean into their vulnerability and emerge with renewed confidence in wearing the mantle of leadership.

Join Host Trudy Hall as she learns about the program and its powerful outcomes from Loren Bridge, Executive Officer of Alliance of Girls Schools Australasia, and two former participants in the Student Leadership Conference, Ashleigh DeSilva and Eloise Hall, both of whom are now inspiring leaders in their own right. As you hear about the authenticity and confidence this program instills, think about where your daughter is getting this sort of inspiration to act on her leadership dream

Resources:
ICGS: https://girlsschools.org/
AGSA: https://www.agsa.org.au/ja/
Taboo: https://tabooau.co/
Girls Up: https://girlup.org/about International Coalition of Girls Schools Website · Alliance of Girls School Australia · Taboo Website · Girl Up Website · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:24:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 19: Girls Who Lead 0 0 Trudy Hall full 33:13 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1283114 https://iono.fm/e/1283114 (Tavi, 8th grade student)

It takes a village to raise a child, right? In a day and age when social media seems to be the go-to resource for advice, we know in our hearts that girls of every age need at least one trusted adult in whom they can confide, an adult in addition to their parents who can offer an unbiased listening ear or unhurried wise counsel in a problem-solving moment. Yet, as unbelievable as this sounds, research shows that only 40% of students say they can name a trusted adult outside their home. Just what does it take to show up as a “trusted adult” in a girl's life and what difference might it make to a girl if we did so? And do our daughters know how to ensure they have a trusted adult at the ready when they most need one?

Listen in as host Trudy Hall spends time with Brooklyn Raney, the author of One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections and Healthy Boundaries with Young People, and the founder of an organization of the same name that trains parents, educators,and student leaders to “be the person they needed” as a youngster. An experienced practitioner in this work, Brooklyn is passionate about her mission to ensure that every child on the planet has a trained, committed and motivated trusted adult. Offering helpful anecdotes and useful advice, this episode could change the way you think about partnering with your daughter and the other meaningful adults in her life to help her build a healthy adult support network in these challenging times.

Resources:
ICGS: https://girlsschools.org/
One Trusted Adult: https://www.onetrustedadult.com/
Seattle Girls School: https://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/ One Trusted Adult · Seattle Girls School: · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:01:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 18: Girls Need Trusted Adults 0 0 Trudy Hall full 35:52 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1270158 https://iono.fm/e/1270158
How can we prepare today’s girls for a future in which nearly 85 percent of the jobs that they will hold over the course of their work years haven’t yet been invented? Certainly, while it is not possible to know precisely how the world of work will look in 15-20 years, emerging statistics suggest that today’s students will have multiple jobs–and perhaps multiple income streams–as they build their careers. Girls need to be “future-proofed”--yes, that really is a word–with a new mindset about work: a mindset that embraces lifelong learning, creative problem-solving, and adaptability to the relentless pace of change. Girls need authentic experiences in today’s real world, learning competencies that will make them “future ready.”

Samantha Price, the Head of School of the Benenden School in Cranbrook, England, and Helen Semple, the Academic Deputy Head there, join host Trudy Hall to share a vision for “a complete education,” one that goes far beyond academics to include a multi-faceted Professional Skills Programme that will make you want to go back to high school. It is never too soon to start the conversation about work with a young girl, especially if we want them to steer their own course to a future in which they are the ones asking “what if” as they imagine possibilities.

Resources:
ICGS (International Coalition of Girls Schools): https://girlsschools.org

Benenden School: https://www.benenden.school/

Institute for the Future: https://www.iftf.org/about-iftf/ Benenden School · Institute for the Future · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:25:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 17: Girls Who Are “Future-Ready” 0 0 Trudy Hall full 31:16 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1263790 https://iono.fm/e/1263790
Until recently, women’s history has been buried within the layers of known and documented facts; an untold history of unpublished stories. And yet, we know it matters greatly that girls see themselves in the pages of history; that they discover the generations of strong, resilient, purpose-driven women who came before them, breaking ground in striving for equality. It takes the persistence and patience of a trained historian to weave a more complete tapestry of the events that have shaped–and will shape–the lives of women in today’s world, as these stories need to be teased out of the existing narrative. It also takes a great storyteller to shine a light on the gems.

Listen in when host Trudy Hall has the opportunity to learn from Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, activist, celebrated historian, acclaimed author, long-tenured girls school leader, and engaging storyteller, as they discuss the importance of girls knowing women’s history–or the “pink” timeline, as it is sometimes called. Griffith’s new book, Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality, 1920-2020, which the New York Times raved is “a profoundly illuminating tour de force,” is a multiracial, inclusive timeline of women’s history packed with stories that will empower girls and women of all ages.You will also hear clips from both Griffith’s PBS Newshour interview as well as a spot on TED talk by Emily Krichbaum, Director of the Center for Girls’ and Young Women’s Leadership at Columbus School for Girls. It is often said that “girls need to see it to be it.” Perhaps it would be even more powerful if they also read it, heard it, and learned about it in history class.

Resources:
ICGS (International Coalition of Girls Schools): https://girlsschools.org
Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality, 1920-2020,

Elisabeth Griffith.
The Medeira School: https://www.madeira.org/

The Village School: https://villageschool.us/

“Elisabeth Griffith’s new book, ‘Formidable,’ chronicles American women’s fight for equality,” PBS NewsHour interview with Judy Woodruff: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/elisabeth-griffiths-new-book-formidable-chronicles-american-womens-fight-for-equality

“Remember the Ladies,” a TEDxColumbusWomen talk by Emily Krichbaum, quoted in this episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_krichbaum_remember_the_ladies_the_importance_of_women_s_history_in_classrooms?language=en Elisabeth Griffith · · The Village School · · “Remember the Ladies,” a TEDxColumbusWomen talk by Emily Krichbaum, quoted in this episode · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:05:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 16: Girls Who Know Their History 0 0 Trudy Hall full 35:26 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1254830 https://iono.fm/e/1254830
This episode of On Educating Girls unapologetically celebrates the introverts who live, learn and work among us. Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, launched a conversation that has, over the last decade, become a full-blown movement to better understand what introverts bring to the table and to support and empower “quiet” children, often erroneously judged as painfully shy or socially awkward. If there is a quiet girl in your life–or inside you—you will want to listen.

Join host Trudy Hall as she learns how Betsy Gugle, Director of Lower School at Columbus School for Girls, and her teaching colleagues have embraced the challenge of affirming introverts in a world that is still biased toward extroverts, integrating awarenss of all personality temperaments into the school culture. We learn that language and labels matter in this important work, as does the modeling of adults who want to ensure the voices and talents of self-described introverts are honed and honored. In a world that has become too noisy, perhaps it is the introverts that can lead the way?

Resources You Should Know About:
ICGS (International Coalition of Girls Schools): https://girlsschools.org

Columbus School for Girls: https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Cannot Stop Talking, Susan Cain

Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts, Susan Cain

Additional Resources:
● The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World, Marti Olsen Lancy, Psy.D.
● Quiet Kids: Help Your Introverted Child Succeed in an Extroverted World, Christine Fonseca
● The Elegance of a Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery
● Quiet Revolution Resources for Schools
● Quiet Revolution Resources for Parents
● Article: How the Definition of Leadership is Changing for Women by Kathryn Sollmann (Forbes
Magazine)
● Article: Engaging Quiet Kids by Susan Cain and Emily Klein (Independent School Magazine)
● Article: What are Introverts like as Children, Jenn Granneman (Psychology Today) website · Columbus School for Girls · Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Cannot Stop Talking · Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:55:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 15: Girls Who Embrace Their Introvertedness 0 0 Trudy Hall full 30:46 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1240702 https://iono.fm/e/1240702
We want the girls in our lives to have big ideas and the passion to bring them to life. Yet, how do we, as their adult role models, set the tone, become their partners, teach them the transferable skill sets they need when the big idea might need some help in the “birthing” process? You do it with curiosity and positivity. You do it by asking the right questions. You do it with a learner’s mindset. Together, with her, you create the satisfying “journey to yes.”

Enjoy the ride as host Trudy Hall learns just how that is done well at Our Lady of Peace Academy in San Diego, California. Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School, Rivka Bent, Interim Director of Marketing and Communications , and Ainsley Savant, OLP class of 2023, who created the school’s first Hackathon and is a student lead for the Architects of Change initiative share how they intentionally built a culture of collaboration, honed a mindset of curiosity, and became partners in a process that enables girls to challenge the status quo, envision a different reality and develop the skills needed to make their big plans actionable.

Resources You Should Know About:
ICGS (International Coalition of Girls Schools): https://girlsschools.org

Our Lady of Peace Academy: https://aolp.org/aocatschool/

Architects of Change: https://mariashriver.com/aoc/

Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, Stephen Covey Our Lady of Peace Academy · Architects of Change · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 19 Oct 2022 08:20:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 14: Girls Who Find Their Way to “Yes” 0 0 Trudy Hall full 34:22 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1229487 https://iono.fm/e/1229487
If there was one thing in a girl’s life that could lead to a healthier lifestyle, help her build time-management skills, ensure she is less likely to be sad or depressed, be more likely to have strong relationships with friends, and more likely to say she is smart enough to pursue her dream career, wouldn’t every parent tune in to learn about that magic potion? All the data suggests that there is one gamechanger that might impact everything on that list and more: engaging in athletics during pre-teen and teenage years.

Listen to Martha Perry, Head of School at St. Clement’s School in Toronto, Canada, and Tilly Rigby, St. Clement’s School alum and winner of the Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sports Award, as they talk with host Trudy Hall about how and why sports participation positively impacts nearly every single aspect of a girl's life–not just in her teen years, but throughout the rest of her life. The good news is that these benefits are not just for the athletic superstars; they are the rewards a girl gets simply from getting into the game.

Resources You Should Know About:
ICGS (International Coalition of Girls Schools): https://girlsschools.org

St. Clements School:https://www.scs.on.ca/

Women’s Sports Foundation:https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/ St. Clements School · Women’s Sports Foundation · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:19:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 13: Girls Who Get in the Game 0 0 Trudy Hall full 30:48 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1221932 https://iono.fm/e/1221932
Quote: This is an unusual podcast….not sure we have a quote that pops out….should I search for one or let it go?

The compelling research leaves no doubt about the reality that between the ages of 8 to 14, girls’ confidence levels can plummet up to 30%. Since the impact of this drop in confidence can be both profound and long lasting, it is no wonder that both parents and educators care deeply about proactively addressing this central challenge in the life of a young girl. The great news for girls and their parents is that there are proven ways to intervene at this critical juncture; ways that foster important skill sets of self-awareness, empathy, intellectual agility, collaboration and resilience.

Jenny Raymond, the Executive Director of the Harnisch Foundation and founder of Funny Girls, joins host Trudy Hall for a lively conversation about teaching pre-teen girls how to think of themselves as leaders in the making. Funny Girls is a research-based curriculum designed to utilize improvisational theater games and strategies to tackle the confidence gap head on. In the process of this fun experimentation, however, far more than leadership skills are honed. As these efforts demonstrate, teaching girls improv might be the perfect, playful way to move a girl from the sidelines to center stage during a formative stage in her life. And parents can join in the fun, too.


The resources you need to know about:

International Coalition of Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/

The Confidence Code for Girls: Claire Shipman, Jillellen Riley, Katty Kay

Funny Girls: https://thehf.org/funny-girls/ Funny Girls · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:02:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 12: Girls Who Say “Yes, And…” 0 0 Trudy Hall full 36:27 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1209318 https://iono.fm/e/1209318 (Student at Merion-Mercy Academy)

We have all experienced the significant frustrations of engaging in civil discourse in our increasingly polarized world. More and more often, we seem to live in “a culture of outrage” in which public shaming has become an unfortunate norm, and intellectual discourse has taken a back seat to shouting matches. It should not surprise us then that, for educators, it has never been more critical to be intentional about teaching the skills needed to use one’s voice when the attacks become personal, and the disagreements become fierce. For many girls, who often confront societal norms not to speak up and not to be disagreeable, this is tricky terrain. It requires the use of the courage muscle; it demands vulnerability. It takes both empathy and practice.

Host Trudy Hall engages with Girls Day School Trust heads Fionnuala Kennedy of Wimbledon High School, Alison Sefton of Norwich High School and Jo Sharrock of Shrewsbury High School as they discuss the challenges of creating safe spaces for this “practice,” the rules of engagement needed to ensure constructive dialogue, and the substantial rewards for both girls and parents in prioritizing this nuanced work in the classroom and at home. If you are interested in understanding how best to encourage girls to speak up and out with confidence and authority, this conversation is a must-listen for you.

The resources you need to know about:

International Coalition of Girls Schools: https://girlsschools.org/

Steeped In Learning Study: Dr. Richard Holmgren (not sure if we need to include this reference but it is where the stat that I refer to in the intro comes from. Also thought it would be great to link parents to it. Drop it if you don’t see that same need.

Girls Day School Trust: GDST

Wimbledon High School: https://www.wimbledonhigh.gdst.net/

Norwich High School: https://www.norwichhigh.gdst.net/

Shrewsbury High School: https://shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net/

Merion Mercy Academy National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:44:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 11: Girls Who Speak Up 0 0 Trudy Hall full 43:46 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1195299 https://iono.fm/e/1195299 With women being the minority in every government in the world, it is vital that we don’t allow ourselves to be cut out of discussions due to who we are and what we represent, and that we fight for our position and our beliefs. (Student at Canberra Girls Grammar School)


When a young woman aspires to enter the political arena, she faces an array of challenges–from societal bias to the discouragement of family and friends. According to statistics maintained by the United Nation, as of September 2021, there are a mere 26 women serving as Heads of State or Government in nations around the world. Even more astounding, there are still 27 countries in the global realm in which women account for less than 10% of parliamentarians. In this episode, our conversation focuses on what adults can do to ensure that girls with political aspirations become women whose ambition and courage place them in rooms where their voices will make a difference in the legislative agenda. Along the way, we discuss the barriers they confront and ways to prepare them to challenge those barriers.

Host Trudy Hall invites Julie Joritssma, Acting Principal, and Winifred Hanson, Head of Academic Engagement, from Canberra Girls Grammar School in the Australian capital city of Canberra, to talk about a program designed to ensure girls understand and engage in the political realm. They offer lessons learned, practical advice and a savvy understanding of the skills girls need to successfully enter the political fray. They take the responsibility for preparing girls for a life of service very seriously; they want girls to be able to “open the door, enter the room, and join the conversation.”

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: https://www.ncgs.org/

Canberra Girls Grammar School:
https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/student-life/co-curricular/the-house National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:17:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 10: Girls Who Run….for Office 0 0 Trudy Hall full 39:36 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1186661 https://iono.fm/e/1186661
In this episode we unpack one of the largest and most comprehensive international studies done to date on gender stereotypes and their impact on girls: “The stereotype that girls lack talent: A worldwide investigation”,published in Science Advances in March of this year. The study provided an indepth look at the global impact of deeply embedded gender stereotyping and offered significant evidence that girls are overwhelmingly more likely than boys to attribute their failures to a lack of talent. Said another way, girls may be the ones holding themselves back.

Natalie Demers, the Director of Research Initiatives and Programs for the International Association of Girls Schools, joins host Trudy Hall to discuss the stark results and offer insights for parents and educators to help confront gender stereotyping head on.The reality is that it is the mindset of a young woman that matters most as she heads out into the world to break barriers, and the good news is that there is much that the adult role models in girls lives can do to help girls push through and beyond stereotypical boundaries.

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: https://www.ncgs.org/research/ (we are promoting this Episode as being produced by ICGS…should we still be using this website? I think we have to, but I thought I would raise the issue. Another option: I could put the link to the Global Action Research Fellows as that is referred to quite a bit in the Episode.

The Stereotype that Girls Lack Talent: A worldwide investigation; Science Advances: https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/sciadv.abm3689 The Stereotype that Girls Lack Talent: A worldwide investigation · · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 24 May 2022 22:38:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 9: Girls Who Break Barriers 0 0 Trudy Hall full 33:41 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1177275 https://iono.fm/e/1177275
The world watched in horrified disbelief, and with great compassion, as Kabul, Afghanistan was re-taken by the Taliban in August 2021. Those who care deeply about the education of girls around the globe were especially worried about a generation of girls who may be denied education in the new regime. Recent headlines tell us that worry was well-founded.

In this episode, listen in as Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the founder and head of SOLA (School of Leadership, Afghanistan), and Megan Murphy, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Girls Schools, share a compelling story of school leadership in the turbulence of growth and change. Being a leader on the global stage requires bold thinking, flexibility and adaptability, and this story highlights that reality brilliantly.

As Shabana and Megan note, the fight to educate girls in Afghanistan has ramifications for the larger global problem: over 150 million school-age girls around the world are not in school, and that is not okay for these girls, for their countries, and for our future. It will take visionary leadership to tackle this global challenge, and these two women are ready to step up.

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: www.ncgs.org
SOLA (School of Leadership Afghanistan): www.sola-afghanistan.org
Shabana’s November 21 TEDWomen talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy4iSaJOQQA National Coalition of Girls Schools Website · The School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) · Shabana's TEDWomen talk in 2021 · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:23:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 8: Girls Who Dream Big 0 0 Trudy Hall full 43:04 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1165606 https://iono.fm/e/1165606
As we know well from our own lives, transitions between the chapters of life are filled with emotion, and the moments of saying goodbye and hello in life are often indelibly printed on our hearts. In this episode we offer advice and language that can be helpful as girls seek guidance in moving from the familiar and comfortable to the new and unknown. From preparing for the change to becoming part of a new community, each step along the journey presents its own set of questions and identity challenges.

Dr. Beth Reaves, the President of Washington School for Girls in Washington, DC, and Joey Adams, an alum of Washington School for Girls who serves as the Manager of Graduate Success and Outreach for the school, join host Trudy Hall in a conversation about “belonging” and how to partner with girls as they build the skill set to engage with a new community to make it their own in ways that feel satisfying and authentic.

As it turns out, enjoying that feeling of belonging is a choice, and it takes effort and intentionality. It also takes wise counsel from the adults who work with girls to ensure that each new chapter takes them to a rewarding “next” in life.


The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: www.ncgs.org
Washington School for Girls: www.washingtonschoolforgirls.org National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 7: Girls as Community Builders 0 0 Trudy Hall full 35:09 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1156079 https://iono.fm/e/1156079 (student, St. Catherine’s, Bramley, England)

Educators frequently speak of having global competencies or being a global citizen, but what does that really mean? Are we clear on how this happens both in school and at home? Today, more than ever, it is critical that parents and teachers are on the same page as we help girls develop the mindset and skills to ensure their readiness for a world where traditional borders and systems are blurred. Their future success depends upon them cultivating a perspective that makes them curious about the many ways of being human in the world.

Clare Sisisky, the Executive Director of the Global Benchmark Group, shares her experience and wisdom as a professional who has been developing best practice in global educational programming. Her conversation with podcast host Trudy Hall explores both the role of schools and parents in empowering girls to become global citizens.

In a landscape in which the word “global” has become ubiquitous, every adult who is raising and teaching girls of all ages has an important part in broadening the worldview of girls.

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: www.ncgs.org
Global Education Benchmark Group:https://gebg.org/
Colegio La Vall: https://lavall.institucio.org/ca/
St. Catherine’s Bramley: https://www.stcatherines.info/
Asia Society: https://asiasociety.org/education Asia Society · Global Education Benchmark Group · Colegio La Vall · St. Catherine’s Bramley · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:44:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 6: Girls as Global Citizens 0 0 Trudy Hall full 33:24 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1145601 https://iono.fm/e/1145601
Beginning in their pre-teen years, many girls contend with body image issues, continuing to struggle throughout their teenage years and well into adulthood, often to the detriment of their emotional well-being, physical health and confidence. This should not surprise us as girls are bombarded from every direction—from boys, media, advertising campaigns, parents, coaches, and even friends--about how every part of their bodies should look and feel. In this episode, we hear from two educators who tackle the topic head on, convinced that the right messaging at the front end of the process of becoming a woman can have a long-term positive effect on a girl’s sense of herself in her own body and her ability to accept herself for who she is.

Erika Rath, who serves as the Director of Student Services at Sacred Heart School of Montreal in Canada, and Warren Perry, who is the Aquatics Director at Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York City, join host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls’ schools, for a conversation about how they address body image issues in their conversations with girls in the earliest stages of becoming young women.

Parents and adults who are raising girls of all ages should listen in, as getting girls to feel comfortable in their own bodies is critical to their healthy development and this is work that we need to do together, relentlessly, consistently, speaking with one voice.

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: www.ncgs.org
Sacred Heart Network: https://www.sacredheartusc.education/
Erika Rath’s Blog: https://www.sacredheart.qc.ca/blog/
Warren Perry’s Body Image article: https://www.cshnyc.org/athletics/aquatics/body-image-for-middle-school-female-swimmers Warren Perry's body image aritcle · Erika Rath's blog · Sacred Heart Network · NCGS · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 5: Girls as Confident, Courageous Self-Advocates 0 0 Trudy Hall full 42:15 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1134734 https://iono.fm/e/1134734 (Dr. Kevin Stannard, GDST, London, England)

The world in which our girls will one day lead will require flexibility, creative problem-solving, strategic risk-taking, persistence in the face of steep odds, fiscal savvy and more. Is teaching them an entrepreneurial mindset the way to set them up for success? Many educators of girls are convinced that it is. They believe that entrepreneurial skills are not just for those who want to start a business; they are the skills that intersect with real life, creating a mindset of “possibility” on a playing field that is still uneven for women leaders.

Host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls’ schools, talks with Dr. Kevin Stannard, Director of Innovation and Learning at the Girls’ Day School Trust(GDST) in London, England. The GDST is comprised of 25 schools and is a non-profit entity founded in 1872 by four pioneering women who believed that girls should have the same academic quality of education as their brothers. Since its inception, it has been singularly focused on providing academic excellence through research and best practice. Dr. Stannard joined the GDST from University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) where he was Director of Education.

This podcast is created to prompt a conversation about the multiple ways in which girls benefit from developing an “entrepreneurial mindset.” In a world in which many high achieving girls are risk averse and/or struggle with perfectionism, understanding and implementing the process of design thinking can be liberating for them. National Coalition of Girls Schools Website · Girls’ Day School Trust · LEAD (Leadership and Enterprise Advanced Diploma) · Putney High School · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:18:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 4: Girls as Entrepreneurial Thinkers 0 0 Trudy Hall full 34:34 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1126831 https://iono.fm/e/1126831
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, WhatsApp. We know these apps because we--and our daughters-- use these apps. Girls growing up today have no “before.” Social media has always been a part of their lives as they are the second generation to come of age with smartphones in hand. Knowing that it is nearly impossible to restrict access to social media apps, parents and schools are becoming intentional about proactively addressing the topic, using new apps, educational programming and emerging research to help girls negotiate this powerful and potentially treacherous force.

In this episode, host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls schools, will speak with Dr Catherine Steiner-Adair, a clinical psychologist, author and practitioner who has committed herself for over a decade to minimize the substantial social media risks for teenagers. Author of The Big Disconnect, Dr Steiner-Adair cares deeply about ensuring children have what she calls “the tools of our humanity”--empathy, ethics and social-emotional intelligence--even as she understands that their ability to master technology will play a crucial role in their success as adults. Her wisdom comes from her extensive research and her conversations with hundreds of girls.

This podcast is created to launch what must be an ongoing conversation on a critical topic that is front and centre in the lives of girls: managing the energy girls devote to a growing number of social media apps purporting to offer value to their lives. Schools and parents are necessary partners in this work, as the boundaries between school and home are blurred in this terrain. You will find useful advice and wisdom as you help girls become responsible citizens online. National Coalition of Girls Schools Website · Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair's website · Chatham Hall's website · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 3: Girls as Happy, Healthy Individuals 0 0 Trudy Hall full 40:22 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1119251 https://iono.fm/e/1119251
With over one billion girls in the world poised to become the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers, ensuring that schools and supportive communities set them up for success in this regard is critical work for all of us. What skills do they need? How do we plant the “seeds” of confidence? What language should we use and what actions should we model in communities that care about developing young women who have a sense of purpose and a passion to make the world better for those who will follow them.

In the second episode of Girls as Social Activists, we will explore how girls can be “nourished” in communities to develop both their voice and the confidence necessary to take on social injustice where they find it in the world. (The first episode featured a conversation with Melissa Kilby of Girl Up, in which we focused on why so many girls in this generation are becoming social activists.) Host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls’ schools will speak with Dr. Briony Scott, the Principal of Wenona School in Sydney, Australia, and Dr. Kate Hadwen, the Principal of Pymble Ladies College, also in Sydney, Australia, thought leaders on girls education.

This podcast is created to put resources at the ready for those who are interested in and committed to creating environments in which girls thrive. You will find useful advice and wisdom to put to use immediately in conversations with and about girls and what they need.

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: www.ncgs.org

Dr. Kate Hadwen, Pymble Ladies College: www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au

Dr. Briony Scott, Wenona School: www.wenona.now.edu.au

Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia: www.agsa.org.au Alliance of Girls Schools Australia · Pymble Ladies College · Wenona School · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:37:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 2: Girls as Social Activists (Part 2) 0 0 Trudy Hall full 40:26 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1109286 https://iono.fm/e/1109286
More so than in any generation prior, young women in nearly every country around the globe are taking the stage as social activists, using their voice and passion to address inequities wherever they find them. As we look forward to the celebration of the annual International Day of the Girl Child in October, we are reminded that, in many instances, girls are now leading us in the fight against social injustice. What drives this commitment to advocacy in these young women? As importantly for the supportive adults in their lives, what enables and energizes it?

In this first episode of On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities, host Trudy Hall, former NCGS Board Chair and advocate for girls’ schools, engages Melissa Kilby, the Executive Director of Girl Up, in an important conversation about why girls are leading social movements and offers advice on how adults can be partners in their endeavors. We will also hear the voices of girls themselves as to what motivates them to take the risks associated with advocacy in this first part of a two-part podcast on the topic Girls As… Social Activists.

If you are an advocate for the girls in your life--as a parent, relative, educator, club advisor or supportive adult--this podcast is created to put resources at the ready for you. We promise to keep girls at the center of the conversation in each episode.

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: www.ncgs.org
Girl Up: www.girlup.org www.ncgs.org · girlup.org · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:53:00 +0200 0 0 On Educating Girls Ep 1: Girls as Social Activists (Part 1) 0 0 Trudy Hall full 38:01 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1061961 https://iono.fm/e/1061961
In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS takes a close look at two schools that have developed a truly innovative global programming approach to opening girls’ minds and broadening their horizons. Olivia talks to Karen Jurjevich, a member of the NCGS Board of Trustees and Principal of Branksome Hall in Toronto, and Cinde Lock, Principal of Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju, South Korea.

These sister schools offer globally focused curricula, student and faculty exchanges, and a shared belief in educating girls to be globally minded leaders who will thrive and solve problems in our complex, changing world.

"We are truly sister schools and it's such a rare thing to have an international school set up with the same mission and vision and the same sense of curricular alignment and purpose." –Cinde Lock, Principal | Branksome Hall Asia

If you’d like to know more about the benefits of cross-continental learning and what happens behind the scenes to make this all possible, then this podcast is for you. National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Branksome Hall · Branksome Hall Asia · International Baccalaureate Program · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:49:00 +0200 0 0 Pep Talks: Broadening Horizons 0 0 Trudy Hall full 24:09 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1045632 https://iono.fm/e/1045632
Global programming is a significant focus of girls’ schools. Our schools play a critical role in empowering girls with the tools and an informed perspective to become influential contributors to, and leaders of, our complex and ever-changing world. Today’s girls have had the unique opportunity to witness global changemaking happening in real time on an unparalleled scale. At no other time has there been among girls and young women such a deep sense of shared identity, potential, and power.

There is no doubt: the time for girls—and for girls’ schools around the world—is now.

In this episode of PEP Talks, we focus our lens on ICGS and how the organization reflects back on its schools what is happening across the world: a rapidly rising global awareness about the collective power of women’s voices and leadership. Host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, talks to several members of the NCGS Board of Trustees:

● Paul Burke, Head of The Nightingale-Bamford School and President of the NCGS Board
● Danielle Heard, Head of Nashoba Brooks School and Vice President of the NCGS Board
● Yanni Hill-Gill, Head of Atlanta Girls’ School
● Elizabeth “Liz” McGregor, Head of Westridge School
● Liz Schmitt, Chief Enrollment & Student Affairs Officer at Miss Porter’s School
● Megan Murphy, Executive Director of National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)

Gain a clear picture of the NCGS vision and principles, and what those mean for girls’ schools and girls across the globe. National Coalition of Girls' Schools · National Coalition of Girls' Schools Vision, Purpose, & Principles · Educating Girls Symposium on Girls as Ethical, Globally Minded Changemakers · Global Forum on Girls’ Education® III · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 26 May 2021 23:17:00 +0200 0 0 Pep Talks: Many Voices, Shared Vision 0 0 Trudy Hall full 34:57 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1030399 https://iono.fm/e/1030399
“Leadership is really about providing our students with the opportunities and the skills to change the status quo at every level,” Tamara Albury, Principal at Young Women's Leadership Academy, Fort Worth

As we look across various sectors of society, we continue to see women underrepresented in leadership roles. So how do we educate girls to become women who are prepared to rise to the highest levels of leadership?

In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, investigates developing leadership skills and self-esteem in girls, particularly with girls of color.

Olivia is joined by featured guests and girls’ school educators, Janelle Bradshaw, Chief Executive Officer of Public Prep, a network of tuition-free single-gender charter schools for elementary and middle grades throughout New York City, and Tamara Albury, Principal of the Young Women's Leadership Academy in Fort Worth, Texas. Tamara’s school is part of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network (YWPN), which consists of nine—soon to be ten—public girls’ schools across the state of Texas, serving students in grades 6-12.

If you’re looking for insight into how to encourage leadership skills and self-esteem in girls in grades K-12, then this podcast is for you. National Coalition of Girls' Schools · 2021 NCGS Virtual Conference, Girls' Schools: Building Communities of Belonging · Public Prep · Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Fort Worth · Young Women’s Preparatory Network · Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry · · No Mirrors in my Nana’s House by Ysaye M. Barnwell · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:54:00 +0200 0 0 Pep Talks: Developing Leadership Skills & Self-Esteem in Girls 0 0 Trudy Hall full 45:20 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/1005011 https://iono.fm/e/1005011
Where are the women in our history curricula? Just how underrepresented and marginalized are women in history books? Why is it important to be aware of who’s writing our history and the impact that may have on girls and boys alike?

In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, questions the importance of HERstory—women’s stories—in history curricula—not just in girls’ school, but across all sectors of education. It’s equally as important for boys to also see accomplished women in history in order to be aware women were an integral force in shaping our world.

Olivia is joined, by featured guests, Lori Ann Terjesen, Director of Education for the National Women’s History Museum, and Charlotte Mangin, Creator, Executive Producer, and Director of UNLADYLIKE2020, a PBS documentary series profiling unsung women.

If you believe in the power of HERstory, and why girls need to see it to be it, then this podcast is for you. National Women’s History Museum · UNLADYLIKE2020 · UNLADYLIKE2020 Where Are the Women? Resource Guide · UNLADYLIKE2020 Webinar Series · Soar Elinor! by Tami Lewis Brown · Films of Interest: Women & Girls as Changemakers · Girls Must See It To Be It… Beyond Women’s History Month · Historical Representation and Visualization: Critical for Aspiring Young Girls and Women · To Inspire Girls Today, Honor the Groundbreaking Women of History · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · From Coronavirus to Climate Change, Women are Leading the Way · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:40:00 +0200 0 0 Pep Talks: See It To Be It and the Power of HERstory 0 0 Trudy Hall full 36:21 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/991116 https://iono.fm/e/991116
The world is desperately seeking to plug the leaky STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) pipeline from its shortage of women. Girls’ schools are leading the way in educating generations of research scientists, engineers, programmers, and inventors.

Why are girls’ schools so successful in graduating a disproportionate number of young women interested in pursuing STEM-related degrees? How do you incorporate how girls learn best into STEM curricula? What are some of the non-knowledge-based skills girls gain from STEM-related programs in schools? How will STEM education evolve in future?

In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, asks important questions about STEM and STEAM education. She dives deeper into what philosophy drives these programs, where creativity fits in, and how to prepare girls for a successful future in STEM-related careers.

Olivia is joined by featured guests, Dr. Liz Hicks, Secretary of the NCGS Board of Trustees and the Founder and Principal of Girls Academic Leadership Academy, and Nanci Kauffman, Head of School at Castilleja.

If you’re interested in innovations in STEM education and how to shape the narrative of STEM for current and future generations of young women, then this podcast is for you. Castilleja · Girls Academic Leadership Academy · Films of Interest About Women & Girls in STEM · Raising Girls’ Voices Articles About STEM/STEAM · PEP Talks Episode on STEM Partnerships to Expand Programming · PEP Talks Episode on Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:23:00 +0200 0 0 Pep Talks: From STEM to STEAM, Girls’ Schools Leading the Way 0 0 Trudy Hall full 43:18 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/988226 https://iono.fm/e/988226
In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, takes a look at how integrity, respect, and social and cultural awareness impact a girl's sense of social justice.

Olivia is joined, in Part 1, by featured guests and girls’ school educators, Linda Douglas, Principal at Ruyton Girls’ School, which is located in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, and Nancy Richards, Head of St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School in Oakville, Canada, about 30 minutes outside of Toronto. In Part 2 of this episode, Olivia speaks with Dr. Karen Rezach, Founding Director of The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School in Summit, New Jersey, and Anyra K., a member of Kent Place’s Class of 2022.

If you’re wondering how to enact change in the lives of girls to compel them to become ethical, globally minded changemakers in their communities and the world, this podcast is for you. Ruyton Girls’ School · St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School · Kent Place School · The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School · Round Square · The Virtues Project · Anima Leadership · Creating Cultures of Thinking: The 8 Forces We Must Master to Truly Transform Our Schools · National Coalition of Girls' Schools]]> Education Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:28:00 +0200 0 0 Pep Talks: Educating Ethical, Globally Minded Changemakers 0 0 Trudy Hall full 44:50 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/984794 https://iono.fm/e/984794
82% of women executives participated in a sport at one time in their lives beyond the elementary school level, and 60% credited sports participation with helping them develop a competitive edge that aided them with succeeding professionally.

Beyond the joy, energy, and confidence students gain from athletics, research demonstrates that daily exercise improves memory, attention, and cognition. So how do we ensure that movement is included as part of each girls’ education?

In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, explores how athletics and movement impact girls’ growth on a day-to-day basis as well as the life-long impact. We also hear from some girls’ school students who’ve experienced the positive influence of daily exercise on their school and home life.

Olivia is joined by featured guests and girls’ school educators at the Girls Athletic Leadership Schools (GALS): Carol Bowar, Executive Director of GALS Denver in Colorado, and Carrie Wagner, Founder and Executive Director of GALS Los Angeles in California and CEO of GALS Inc.

If you’re looking for insight into the world of girls’ education, the importance of movement in academics, the role it plays in school and home life, and long-term success, then this podcast is for you. Girls Athletic Leadership School, Denver · Girls Athletic Leadership School, Los Angeles · GALS Inc. · GALS Inc. Case Study by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative · GALS Student Pledge · Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · PEP Talks_ Podcast on Educational Possibilities powered by the National Coalition of Girls’ School _Episode 3_ Value of Athletics for Girls_Transcript.pdf — PDF (109.1 KB)]]> Education Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:10:00 +0200 0 0 Value of Athletics for Girls 0 0 Trudy Hall full 30:19 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/958171 https://iono.fm/e/958171
In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, investigates restorative justice in the face of traditional school constructs. She also looks at the role of schools in adjusting existing systems to meet students and families where they’re at—rather than the other way around.

Olivia is joined by featured guests and girls’ school educators, Jadi Taveras Head of School at Esperanza Academy in Lawrence, Massachusetts, located about 40 minutes north of Boston; and Maura Farrell, Head of School at Sophia Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.

If you’re looking for insight into the world of girls’ education, anti-racism in school communities and the role that leaders play in bringing about change, then this podcast is for you. National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Esperanza Academy · Sophia Academy · Suffolk University Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice Practices · Circle Forward: Building a Restorative School Community · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · Episode 2_Transcript.pdf — PDF (161.0 KB)]]> Education Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:12:00 +0200 0 0 Restorative Justice 0 0 Trudy Hall full 44:41 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities https://iono.fm/e/946607 https://iono.fm/e/946607
In this episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities, host Olivia Haas, Director of Strategic Communications & Media at NCGS, introduces the urgent need for school communities to build anti-racist spaces in which every member feels an equal sense of belonging. This episode unpacks four key terms—diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice—at the start of the episode before addressing an essential question:

How do educators play a role in creating anti-racist, inclusive school communities?

Olivia is joined by featured guests and educators, Melissa Brown, NCGS Trustee and the Director of Diversity, Wellbeing and Global Education at Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland in the United States located just outside of Washington, DC; and Deanne King, Head of School at St Mary’s School, Waverley in Johannesburg, South Africa.

If you’re looking for insight into the world of girls’ education, anti-racism in school communities, and the role that leaders play in bringing about change, then this podcast is for you. Holton-Arms School · St Mary's School, Waverley · Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves · Facing History and Ourselves · Holton’s DEI & Belonging Roadmap to Anti-Racist Education · National Coalition of Girls' Schools · PEP Talks_Episode 1_Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Transcript .pdf — PDF (731.6 KB)]]> Education Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:01:00 +0200 0 0 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion… and Belonging 0 0 Trudy Hall full 40:00 On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities