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 to support and expand students’ leadership spaces.

NEW YORK CITY, NY/March 7, 2024/Newsfile Corp./ Student Leadership Network, a nonprofit advancing educational equity for students in diverse, under-resourced communities nationwide, announces its second Whole Girl Education National Conference taking place on March 17-19, 2024. Hosted at renowned girls’ school, The Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City, the Whole Girl Education National Conference will explore Whole Girl theory and practice with distinguished speakers and innovative and inspiring breakout sessions designed by and for fellow education leaders.

This year’s conference theme is “CLOSING THE GAP: The Role of Girls’ Education in Creating a More Equitable World.” Our highly rated interactive sessions will explore this theme across areas of leadership, politics, health care, and STEM fields, with practical applications to deepen public educators’ practices in their schools and communities. This event will bring together educators from across the country who are creating opportunities for students to innovate and succeed. Participants will also hear from leading voices in gender equity, including:

Four women's headshots in a row, with their names, titles, and affiliations underneath their photos — *Featured speakers at the Whole Girl Education National Conference*

Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, Former Senior Advisor to President Obama
Dr. Ruha Benjamin, Sociologist and Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University
Tina Tchen, EVP & Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, Obama Foundation, in conversation with Jemina Bernard, President & COO, Teach For America

“We are excited to bring new and returning educators together to develop and exchange meaningful practices that they can implement in and out of their classrooms,” shared Laura Rebell Gross, Senior Managing Director of Student Leadership Network’s Girls’ Education Team. “Even though we have seen gains made by girls in college graduation rates, when you look at who holds decision-making and leadership roles in STEM, politics, healthcare, and other areas that impact our lives, the gender gaps persist. We are working together with educators across the nation to improve the quality of education and outcomes for girls and gender-expansive youth.”

Sarah Boldin, Managing Director of Leadership and New School Development, added, “Closing the gender gap starts in the spaces we create for girls and gender-expansive young people to lead within schools and beyond the classroom. We’re excited to welcome teachers, school leaders, and program providers across the nation to our conference this month!”

Stack of books with Whole Girl Education National Conference title in the center, surrounded by logos of partner presenting organizations — *Breakout session presenting partners*

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, participate in interactive sessions and workshops, and network with peers. Conference topics will include:

Techniques to integrate STEM into teaching through real-world examples
Strategies for recruiting students in a changing landscape and other resources for school leaders
Leading & Building Community through Global Crises

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