In 1815 there were three schools teaching girls to make lace, which became an important local industry (see above).

At all social levels less attention was paid to teaching girls to read and write.

It was hard enough to teach girls who had come from the lands of men.

To be able to teach young girls to read and write, it gave them a chance in life.

For some years the Sisters taught both girls and boys, including secondary education.

She held it little less than criminal to teach poor girls to read and write.

"They do teach you girls how to talk over there in Europe."

She began teaching boys and girls but by 1870 only offered instruction to young women.

Her organization teaches young girls, and tries to make sure they stay in school, rather than work or get married.

It taught boys and girls from the ages of 13 to 18.