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Expanding the Leadership Pipeline: A Strategic Investment in our Students with the Apollo Opportunity Foundation

A partnership between the Apollo Opportunity Foundation and Student Leadership Network introduces students to a range of career pathways, networks, mentorship, and practical skills that can shape their life trajectories.

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Mentorship Programs Bring the Next Generation to Broadway

TYWLS students meet alumna and Tony Award-winning actor Kara Young through the Theater Development Fund program.

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Making the Most of Every Opportunity: Keionnah’s Growth at TYWLS Astoria

Keionnah, a high school senior, shares her aspirations for entrepreneurship and cosmetics, and encourages younger students to find their own paths.

Baltimore Affiliate School Student Wins Full-Tuition College Scholarship

Zoe, a senior at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, earns full scholarship to McDaniel College.

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How These Teachers Use AI in Their Daily Work

Yana Garbarg, an English teacher at TYWLS Astoria, describes how AI improves the way she offers feedback to students and reduces burnout.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Highlights Student Leadership Network’s Impact on International Day of Education

On this International Day of Education, ELC recognizes organizations on the frontlines and their evidence-based solutions to tackle this global challenge.

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TYWLS Senior Selected for City Limits Investigative Journalism Program

City Limits worked with more than two dozen reporting interns from NYC high schools, who learned the ins and outs of public service journalism.

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2024 April Blount Award Winners: Excellence in Girls’+ Education

We are thrilled to honor excellence in teaching across The Young Women’s Leadership Schools (TYWLS) with the 2024 April Blount Blue Ribbon Awards!

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Nike and Student Leadership Network Celebrate International Day of the Girl through the Power of Sport

In honor of International Day of the Girl this year, Nike hosted students from across New York City for an inspiring day of uplifting girls’…

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These Girls are Hacking the Future

Photo above: Students from the Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx explore cybersecurity activities. By Rachel KingOriginally published in MasterCard on October 8, 2024…

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Closing the Gap: Insights from the Whole Girl Education National Conference

The second annual Whole Girl Education National Conference brought together over 160 educators advancing equity and opportunity for girls and gender-expansive youth.

Women’s Educational Equity Takes On Technology

Student Leadership Network hosted its Whole Girl Education National Conference for educators and program partners working to close the gap in gender equity. By Liann…

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Educational Equity Key to Progress and Democracy

Student Leadership Network hosted its Whole Girl Education National Conference for educators and program partners working to close the gap in gender equity. By Liann…

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Whole Girl Education National Conference Focuses on Closing the Gap in Gender Equity

Published on March 7, 2024 on Newsfile Corp. The annual conference in NYC brings together educators of girls and gender-expansive youth to deepen their practices…

Our growing speakers list includes: Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, Former Senior Advisor to President Obama; Ruha Benjamin, Sociologist and Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University; Tina Tchen, EVP & Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, Obama Foundation

Featured Speakers at the Whole Girl Education National Conference

Student Leadership Network is thrilled to be hosting our second national conference for public school educators serving girls and gender-expansive youth! The Whole Girl Education…

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Amplifying the Power of Public Girls Education: Student Leadership Network Partners with Ivy Prep Academy

Published on January 23, 2024 on Newsfile Corp. Top Photo: from left to right, Drew Higginbotham from Student Leadership, Laticia Sharp and Dr. Charcia Nichols…