The creation of CSG is a response to an unmet need for sophomore girls who value and seek out exciting, challenging, and enriching programs. Coastal Studies for Girls speaks to to the needs and repeated inquiries of these constituencies:
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High School Girls seek a challenging, academic, experiential program designed specifically for them. They search out and thrive in safe, positive learning environments. As they set a course for the future, these girls look not just to themselves, but also to mentors and role models. |
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Parents recognize that a positive, engaging opportunity during the sophomore year of high school will have a great impact on their daughters' future choices. |
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Schools, both public and private, value experiential education and seek innovative programs for their students as well as professional development for both entry-level and experienced educators. |
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Universities search today for the “whole” student. Applicants who have demonstrated both maturity and a sense of adventure set themselves apart, thus having a greater likelihood of being accepted to the colleges of their choice and then being successful there. |
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Educational Organizations recognize collaboration as a means of promoting systemic change and thus seek to make connections among themselves. |
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Businesses recognize that young women educated in the experiential model are more likely to exhibit sought-after qualities such as leadership, risk taking, and creativity. They especially value educational experiences that prepare young women to enter and succeed in science and technology-related fields. |
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Scientists and political leaders recognize that the traditional system of training scientists is not achieving its goals, and that a new system of teaching science is needed for the United States to remain competitive worldwide. |
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Society needs young leaders who bring their strength, vision, compassion, confidence, and capability to bear on life's challenges. Experiential education develops these qualities. |
Coastal Studies for Girls keeps up with an array of articles, websites, events, people, and other related information that speak in support of our mission. You can read more about them by clicking on the items below. Should you have an article to share, please let us know!
Space banner spurs mission of science school for girls |
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by Melanie Creamer, Portland Press Herald 11.7.2007
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Girls and Science: The Wave of the Future? |
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by Rose Garrett, Education.com 9.13.2007
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You Go Girl: Women Fundraising for the Future of Girls |
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divine caroline, Life in your words. By: Amanda Coggin 3.15.2007
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An Inspirational Journey |
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Coastal Studies for Girls prepares to build a new school community.
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Scientific Savvy? In U.S., Not Much |
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The New York Times- August 30, 2005, by Cornelia Dean
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Science on the Coast of Maine: Sophomore Girls Becoming Stewards of the Earth |
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Maine Women's Journal - Summer 2005, by Pam Erickson
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| Getting Girls to the Lab Bench |
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'Zoey' and other programs making room for girls.
Maine Sunday Telegram - April 17, 2005
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| To remain competitive, the US must close the gender gap in science. |
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Business Week - February 7, 2005
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Letter: Summers should encourage girls |
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Cambridge Chronicle Online - Thursday, February 17, 2005
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Making the Case for Girls' Schools |
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San Francisco Chronicle Magazine - August 15, 2004
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