Empowering Girls’ Voices

Established in 1971, Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization dedicated to helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become informed, active, and engaged citizens. Each year, through experiential programs, virtual programs, professional development for educators, and curriculum and classroom resource design, Close Up helps thousands of students and teachers across the country engage in civil discourse and take informed action in their communities.

The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) is the leading advocate for girls’ schools, connecting and collaborating globally with individuals, schools, and organizations dedicated to educating and empowering girls. NCGS serves over 270 PK-12 girls’ schools (independent, public, charter, religiously affiliated, and boarding/day) around the world by providing networking, research, professional development, and advocacy programs focused on girls’ learning and healthy development. Its growing global network includes more than 24,000 educators, 120,000 students, and nearly one million alumnae.

The Hockaday Institute for Social Impact represents a distinctive and innovative approach among K-12 schools, using the power of engaged, hands-on learning to prepare students for leadership in their communities, workplaces, and society. Through both new and long-standing partnerships with Dallas-area organizations, the Institute allows students to engage with diverse partners, learn from civic leaders, tackle projects with community impact, and put their creative ideas into action for lasting social benefit.