By Dr. Queenie Johnson, KIPP SoCal Director of Equity
Women’s History Month is an opportunity for us to honor the trailblazing women who have shaped generations through education, mentorship, and leadership.
The 2025 theme, Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations invites educators to spotlight the dynamic contributions of women—both past and present—that continue to inspire us every day.
A Celebration of Women
Women's History Month began as a single week in 1978 when the Education Task Force of Sonoma County, California, organized to address the absence of women's stories in K-12 education. Their "Women's History Week" initiative sparked a national movement, leading Congress to officially designate March as Women's History Month in 1987.
Today, we celebrate not just to honor achievements but to make visible the often-hidden contributions of women across cultures and communities. This visibility matters – it shows our students, especially young women, that their potential is limitless and their dreams are valid.
Inspiring the Next Generation
To support you in planning impactful Women’s History Month activities and discussions that inspire the next generation, we invite you to explore these impactful classroom resources:
- National Women's History Museum: Explore a rich resource dedicated to celebrating and understanding the legacy of influential women.
- KIPP SoCal’s Women's History Month Resource Guide (only accessible to KIPP SoCal team members): A comprehensive tool featuring curated lesson plans, multimedia resources, and interactive activities that highlight the significant contributions of women in history.
- Interactive Chatbot Culture Collab (only accessible to KIPP SoCal team members): An engaging digital assistant designed to spark dynamic classroom discussions and offer cultural insights to bring historical stories to life.
Moving Forward Together
Let’s move forward together by inspiring and educating future generations with stories of resilience, leadership, and innovation.
How will you join us in celebrating the remarkable legacy of women? Share your lessons, stories, and reflections with us on social media by tagging @kippsocal and using #KIPPSoCalWHM.