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For Teachers and Community Leaders
Teachers and community leaders can nominate up to two 8th grade girls or gender expansive students.
Once you make a nomination, the students parents/guardians must complete the registration and permission form. You will get an email with registration information - please share it with the students you nominate!
Thank you for supporting youth as civic leaders!
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For Students and Young People
Girls and gender expansive students in the 8th grade are welcome to join us!
Once you are nominated by a teacher or community leader, you and your parent/guardian must complete the registration and permission form. After we receive all materials we will contact you directly with a schedule, zoom links, and more information about Girls’ Day 2024.
If you were not nominated, but you still want to join, please let us know!
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For Parents and Caregivers
Girls’ Day at the State House is four virtual sessions from 3:30 - 5:00 on March 4, 11, 18 and 25, and one in-person day at the State House in Augusta on Friday, March 15.
We will work with students, their teachers, and families to make sure that every student has a safe ride to the State House, and volunteer mentors will support them through the day. Mileage reimbursement will be available if needed.Once students are nominated a parent/guardian must complete a registration form.
Schedule of Events
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“What is Activism?” This intro session by Hardy Girls connects people to gender equity and action.
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Lessons from Leaders
A panel of elected officials join the participants to share lessons about running for and being in office.
Special thanks to Senator Mattie Daughtry, Councilor April Fournier, Representative Nina Milliken, and Representative Ambureen Rana for supporting this event.
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Participants spend the day at the State House, meeting and learning from legislators, lobbyists, staffers, and each other!
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Taking the Next Steps with Activism!
A panel of youth-focused activists, organizers, and advocates from different issues areas join the participants to share their own experiences with social change. Special thanks to Maine Youth Power, Maine Youth Action Network, OUT Maine and Community Organizing Alliance for making this session possible.
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That’s a wrap! Students will debrief their Girls’ Day 2024 experience, say goodbye to fellow program participants, and identify ways to keep taking action into the future.