Happy New Year! As we begin a new calendar year here at the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, I am happy to share with you some of the work and events that we are especially looking forward to in 2011 as we seek to solidify our organizational foundation – in terms of infrastructure, resources, and capabilities – and chart our strategic way forward to achieve our number one goal of establishing NCGS and its member schools as the leading authorities on girls’ education. In particular, we note:
- March 2011 wrap up of our branding/marketing project resulting in refashioned branding, messaging, marketing and communications strategies and plans that will support our schools and the ongoing need to market the transformational power and thought leadership of girls’ schools;
- Late Spring 2011 launch of a revitalized and restructured NCGS website, providing a digital platform and information source for members and non-members alike including an up-to-date resource library on girls’ education and girls’ schools, as well as the capability to connect members virtually, with each other and topical experts, on topics and issues that matter most to them;
- June 20, 2011 kick-off of NCGS’ 20th anniversary year, with a hallmark reception for the full NCGS community – including member schools, staff, NCGS alums, past leaders, and other friends of the NCGS community – at the Southfield School in Brookline, MA;
- June 21, 2011 NCGS’ annual member gathering for “Advancing Girls in STEM: An NCGS Symposium;”
- Fall 2011 conclusion of formal recommendations from NCGS’ Task Force on Research, outlining a proposed research agenda for the Coalition over the next few years, on issues and topics that are vital to support girls’ education and demonstrating the effectiveness of our schools in delivering the same; and
- Year Round series of professional development opportunities, informative materials and resources, and venues for lively exchange and debate for member schools to support the critical work they do each day to educate girls as effectively and as comprehensively as possible.
Over the next several years, with our organizational capabilities firmly established, we can and will move to develop our rightful public presence as the country’s leading voice and go-to source for expertise on educating girls.
We have much to be excited about and a busy year ahead as we work towards accomplishing the goals we have set forth. We look forward to celebrating our progress with you and heralding the 20th anniversary milestone that is just around the corner. Cheers to you and to the NCGS community!
Susanne Beck, Executive Director
20 Years•140 Schools•1000’s of graduates. And countless stories of NCGS alumnae transforming the world.
