Maria Georgina Grey
Educator, founder of Girls' Day School Trust
Born
1816
209 years ago
Died
September 19th, 1906
118 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Educators & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An English educator focused on advancing women's education, established the Girls' Day School Trust in 1872. This organization aimed to provide high-quality education for girls in England. Contributions included the development of curricula that emphasized both academic excellence and moral education, reflecting the values of the time. The trust grew significantly over the years, creating numerous schools across the country. Grey also served in various educational committees and wrote extensively on the subject of women's education, advocating for better opportunities for girls in the education system.
Founded the Girls' Day School Trust
Developed curricula for girls' education
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