Mary B. Brown and Her School for Young Ladies
How did the school change the way people viewed women’s capabilities?
It showed that women could do far more than solely run a household.
What was the “boy problem” in education and how did schools respond to it?
Girls were outperforming boys on test scores, so schools cut programs that appealed to women to create balance.
What did Adele Briscoe Looscan do for women’s education?
She gave out scholarships and lobbied for women’s colleges.
How was Mary B. Brown School for Young Ladies set up and why did that have significance?
It mixed day and boarding school, which gave more families options and made serious learning possible.
What subject was perceived as unusual for boys, but critical to girls’ classes?
Science
Texas’ rural frontier led the way in founding women’s colleges. True or false?
False. It started in the East
Why did the school shut down?
The Civil War caused its closure.
Why is the history of women’s education important?
It connects education to women’s opportunities.
Which publication helped change societal perception around Educational rights for women in Texas?
The Woman’s Journal.
What large societal view did the school rebel against?
Higher education was only meant for men.
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Where are early efforts for women’s education in Texas recognized today?
On the Women’s History Tour of early Houston