On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities

• The EQ advantage with Rosalind Wiseman

  “Two things are true: girls need a voice and need to have that voice celebrated….and they also need to be able to create space for other people, their peers, to be able to listen to them.” - Rosalind Wiseman Perhaps, emotional intelligence, or 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. This conversation between host Trudy Hall and her guest 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

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• Navigating neurodiversity with Emily Rushton

  “Neurodiversity doesn’t need fixing. It’s just your brain. It is your state of existing. There is nothing to fix. It is wonderful the way it is.” - 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 with host Trudy Hall. 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

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• Guidance for girls in the age of AI with Tyler Gaspich

  “I definitely feel concerned about how in the process of girls applying to college or looking for career paths that AI might displace or replace jobs in companies wanting to cut costs and automate processes.” - 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 host Trudy Hall learns about AI 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, PA, 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

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• The power in knowing you matter with Jennifer Wallace

  “It is our job as humans to unlock each other’s magic.” - Jennifer Wallace It surprised few when the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a public health advisory in 2021 on the shocking increase in anxiety and depression in young people. Sadly, we see that struggle in the lives of the girls we know and love. 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.” Host Trudy Hall launches this first episode of the Connected Girl podcast with Jennifer Wallace, the author of “Never Enough,” When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic– and What We Can Do About It. An award winning journalist and mom of three adolescents, Jennifer has practical expertise to share from her in depth research and extensive interviews on the topic. As Jennifer reminds us we are the “first responders” in our children’s struggles, and her optimism is contagious as she offers advice on how 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

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• The Connected Girl S2 is here!

  Season 2 of The Connected Girl is launching on 19 February 2025. 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

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