Education for Women – March 2015 Newsletter

At the time of the Revolutionary War, less than 40% of white women were literate; the percentage of women of color who were literate was significantly lower. In general, those who had some education were from upper class families who employed tutors. those women (girls) were taught privately with their brothers. Some woman who were educated realized the necessity that all women be given this opportunity. Two women who were clearly advocates of women’s education are profiled in this month’s enewsletter: Emma Willard and Sophia Smith. Both have been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

 

To view full newsletter click here 

Fearless Women – January 2015 Newsletter

Throughout history, women have been precluded from certain behaviors because of real and/or perceived physical or emotional dangers. But a number of women preserved, showing that they fearlessly faced challenges and overcame barriers. Two athletes who demonstrated that boldness and paved the way for generations to come and profiled in this months newsletter – Wilma Rudolph and Kathrine Switzer.

To view full newsletter click here.   

Pioneering Television Personalities – December 2014 Newsletter

Did you know that a woman was the first to use three cameras on a television set? And that a woman revolutionized preschool education by bringing characters such as Big Bird and Ernie to the television screen? We are constantly amazed at the diversity of women’s accomplishments and our collective lack of knowledge about half of our history – as women’s contributions to history are not told or acknowledged.

To view full newsletter click here