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Betsy M. Cowles Award Winner to be Presented at the
BASA Women’s Conference on March 20, 2017
The Betsy M. Cowles Award is given annually to a woman who exemplifies
outstanding administrative leadership. Betsy Cowles was one of the earliest and
most notable female superintendents in the State of Ohio. She is known for her
contributions to education, abolitionism and women’s rights. Ms. Cowles was
a risk taker and stood for what she believed. She spoke out against the Black
Laws which kept African Americans from voting in Ohio. She actually quit her
teaching job when the school where she was working refused to admit black
students.
Please find attached the application form to nominate a person for this award.
Deadline for submitting the application is
February 25, 2017
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Betsy M. Cowles
Award