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How the GDST is empowering schools everywhere to review and enhance the quality of girls’ education

A word from our Chief Executive — why education is the driving force and beating heart of our mission at GDST as we prepare girls to take their rightful place as future leaders and changemakers.

Wimbledon High School hosts ICGS Educating Girls Symposium

The GDST and Wimbledon High were delighted to welcome over 200 education leaders, teachers and advocates of girls’ education to celebrate the power of girls and girls’ schools.

Celebrating GDST Teachers, the True Designers of the Future of Girls’ Education

Latest blog from the GDST’s Chief Executive — Celebrating GDST Teachers, the True Designers of the Future of Girls’ Education.

How the GDST is renewing our commitment to helping more girls learn without limits

Latest blog from the GDST’s Chief Executive — equipping girls with vital skills to go on to co-create a more equal world for everyone.

Why Civil Discourse and Respect matter even more in the Year of Elections

2024 is the year of elections and women’s voices are needed more than ever, writes the GDST’s Chief Executive.

Future female leaders are born in the classroom, but should be nurtured by society as a whole

A recent global report by the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) at King’s College London, revealed that the British…

International Women’s Day: a pivotal moment to champion fearless women and inspire every girl who wants to create a better future for all

A word from the GDST’s Chief Executive to mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2024.

My voice matters: the importance of teaching girls and young women the art of disagreeing well 

The GDST’s Chief Executive reflects on the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week – ‘My Voice Matters’ – and how it underpins much of the work going on in our classrooms to build confidence and fearlessness in each student.

How to Empower Girls — Cheryl Giovannoni on the The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast

Cheryl Giovannoni joins Ben Morton’s podcast to discuss her role as GDST’s Chief Executive and the importance of empowering girls in education and leadership.

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