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Middle school can be tough for girls. Here's what IPS is doing to empower these students

Judely “Juju” Agenor and Robyn Lyles already have regrets about things they’ve done when they were younger —and they’re only in the seventh grade. On a recent afternoon, Judely and Robyn reflected on ... read more

You Go Girl! Houck Middle School hosts event to empower girls and cultivate belonging

Hair braiding, self-empowerment mirrors and student entrepreneurship were among the booths that filled the cafeteria at Houck Middle School at a recent social-emotional learning girls’ night. The You ... read more

Empowering Girls through Education

With the support from the financial incentive scheme facilitated by the AGILE project, Fatima re-enrolled in school after dropping out for months. International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, is ... read more

iFly Youth: The Organization Exposing Middle School Girls To Study Abroad Programs

“If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would you go?” That was the question Cidney Farley asked her English class of middle school girls during a warm-up writing prompt. But one ... read more

For a Good Cause: Local nonprofit 4GIRLS continues to prepare young girls for success

For 15 years, the local nonprofit 4GIRLS has helped inspire, empower and build confidence in hundreds of young girls in the Long Beach community. Their mission is to bring girls together from ... read more

Girls challenging girls: Let’s get physical

While the world was slogging through the pandemic, Cumming’s Pratima Yellayi was looking ahead — imagining a future where young Georgia girls are physically active and empowered. Collaborating with 13 ... read more

DC middle schoolers get free sports bras as part of initiative to get girls in sports

WASHINGTON (7News) — Dozens of DC Public Schools (DCPS) student-athletes received free expertly-fitted sports bras at Columbia Heights Education Campus on Wednesday afternoon. The initiative comes in ... read more

Pretty Me Inc. to host second E3 Conference to empower moms and daughters

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Pretty Me Inc. is getting ready to host its second annual E3 Conference. This free event is Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brooks Middle School, located at 350 Blair Lane ... read more

What Is Black Girl Film Camp? Org Empowering High School-Aged Girls Makes ABFF Splash

This year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF) featured an organization that is making inroads to create more young, Black women directors in Hollywood. Black Girls Film Camp, a nonprofit, attended ... read more