Get Inspired Thanks for checking out what Girlstart is doing! STEM education for girls is what we love to do, so we’re honored to have the opportunity of continuing to expand our programs. Here is a quick overview of our recent progress:
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*Girlstart After School continues toto grow. This Girlstart After School continues grow. This fall, we’re reaching over 1,000 girls a week—A THOUSAND!!—with this free, high quality program at 42 schools in Central Texas and communities ‘to Go’. The growth of Girlstart After School is because of generous friends like you who believe that STEM education should be possible for every girl, in every school, and every community that seeks it. Thank you for helping us reach this humbling milestone.
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*Yet another source ofof inspiration is is that 586 girls Yet another source inspiration that 586 girls experienced Girlstart Summer Camp in Summer 2013, bringing 22 camps to Austin as well as communities ‘to Go’. Thanks to you, and people like you, 217 girls--37%--attended girls—37%—attendedononfull fullscholarship. scholarship.
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*Girls in in STEM welcomed 576welcomed girls from the Girls STEM Conference 576 region girls and the state. 433 ofthe these girls433 registered fromacross the region and across state. of these through their Girlstart After program, girls registered through theirSchool Girlstart After School receiving registration and a bus and froma their program, free receiving free registration bus school so that they attend. from their school socould that they could attend.
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*482 educators gained professional development 482 educators gained professional development that helped them become stronger, more engaged teachers.
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*Community STEM programs reached TK7,670 since Community STEM programs reached January 2013. 2013. since January In all, you have empowered us to make an incredible difference in girls’ lives. Thank you! Please read on to learn more about the impact, as well as the reach, of our programs. Because of you—girls are connected, growing bolder, and more resilient. Tamara Hudgins, Ph.D. Executive Director
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Board of Directors: Becky Austen Wendy Benson Bronwyn Blake Janet Cinfio Sharon Francia, Chair Doug Hillary Arcie Jordan Shantel Norman Lori Olfers, Secretary Todd Penner, Treasurer Arleene Porterfield Sharon Reddehase Michelle Roebuck Sara Spivey