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Equity Initiatives

Gender Equity in Education: Additional Resources


Below is a selected list of resources/programs that embody some principles articulated during the US Department of Education's July 16, 1996, Satellite Town Meeting. In trying to raise awareness of the issue of gender equity in education, the Department met with many experts who made recommendations regarding appropriate resources. These resources are suggested to improve access for girls and women to education. This list is not comprehensive. Also, the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the US Department of Education, and no official endorsement by the Department should be inferred.

Policy and Legal Resources

An Annotated Summary of the Regulation for Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 (1993)
The companion to Beyond Title IX: Gender Equity Issues in Schools, this report provides a concise overview of Title IX and gender equity issues in education; included are steps to take to ensure nondiscrimination and equal education opportunity for all.

Contact: The Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 657-7741

Beyond Title IX: Gender Equity Issues in Schools (1993)
A report designed to provide an overview of Title IX and gender equity issues in education.

Contact: The Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 657-7741

Equity for Women in the 1990s: Regents Policy and Action Plan (1993)
A report describing goals to define an educational system that offers equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender and explains the inequities that contribute to unequal career opportunities.

Contact: New York State Education Department
Office for Planning, Research, and Support Services
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-1311

It's Your Right! What Are Your Rights as a Male or Female Student? The American University (1984)
A pamphlet explaining bias and discrimination as well as the rights guaranteed under Title IX and what action to take.

Contact: The Mid-Atlantic Equity Center
5010 Wisconsin Ave., NW Suite 310
Washington, D.C. 20016
(202) 885-8536

School-to-Work: Equitable Outcomes. Equity in Education Series (1995)
The booklet outlines the School-to-Work Opportunities Act, explains the importance of school-to-work initiatives, describes how gender-bias influence career choices, and discusses equitable techniques that support school-to-work programs.

Contact: WEEA Publishing Center
Education Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02158-1060

Single-Sex Education: A Public Policy Issue (1995)
A report representing findings and methods of a Workshop in Applied Policy Analysis conducted by students at Columbia University in Public Policy and Administration.

Contact: Center for Advanced Study in Education
City University of New York
Graduate Center
New York, New York


Women in Leadership

Cadette Girl Scout Handbook (1995)
Contains practical lessons on growing up, leadership opportunities, self-esteem and healthy living, relationships with family and friends, fun activities, and background information on Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

Contact: Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2702

Girls and Young Women Leading the Way: 20 True Stories About Leadership (1993)
Biographies of young women who are using leadership to change the world around them and how to get involved.

Contact: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.
400 First Avenue North, Suite 616
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Girls & Young Women Inventing: Twenty True Stories about
Inventors plus How You Can Be One Yourself (1995) Describes young inventors and their lives, the inventing process, and facts about female inventors in history.

Contact: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.
400 First Avenue North, Suite 616
Minneapolis, Mn 55401

Gender Equity Module: Ensuring Unbiased Behavior in an All-Girl Environment (1994)
A training module that addresses issues of self-esteem, ability, achievement, and leadership in young girls.

Contact: Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2702

Leadership for Students: A Practical Guide For Ages 8-18 (1995)
Guidance, advice, and real-life stories for students who want to learn about leadership through exciting and fun activities.

Contact: Prufrock Press
Post Office Box 8813
Waco, Texas 76714-8813
1-800-998-2208

Leadership Projects for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts (1995)
A guide that highlights five Girl Scout projects offering girls the opportunities they need for success in leadership: Program Aide, Leader-in-Training, Senior Girl Scout Troop Assistant, Counselor-in-Training, and Counselor-in-Training II.

Contact: Girls Scouts of the U.S.A.
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2702

Women in Elective Office (1995)
A fact sheet giving specific numbers pertaining to women in The Senate, The House of Representatives, and state legislatures.

Contact: Center for the American Woman and Politics
Eagleton Institute of Politics
Rutger University
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(908) 828-2210


Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology

A Hand Up: Women Mentoring Women in Science.
Book includes interviews with women in all levels of science and engineering, their personal and professional challenges, suggestions and strategies, and an extensive list of organizations that support women in the sciences.

Contact: Association for Women in Science
1200 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 326-8940
awis@awis.org

Celebrating Women in Mathematics and Science (1996)
A unique look into the lives of 22 notable female mathematicians and scientists from ancient to modern times. The biographies show how determination, creativity, and intellectual passion helped these women excel in their fields.

Contact: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
attn: Tom Pearson
1906 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091-1593
(703) 620-9840
tpearson@nctm.org

Connecting Girls and Women with Mathematics: A Sampling of Strategies (1995)
Observations and strategies on overcoming gender inequity; also included are resources on gender equity in mathematics and a detailed description of the SummerMath program.

Contact: SummerMath, Mount Holyoke College
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075-1441

Equitable Mathematics and Science Education: Gender-Fair Multi-cultural models.
Field-tested, easy-to-use, inexpensive materials to help dispel old myths and stereotypes about women in math and science. Designed to encourage girls, teach important skills, improve teacher effectiveness, and motivate all students to realize their full potential.

Contact: WEEA Publishing Center
Education Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street, Suite 271
Newton, MA 02160

Equity in the Classroom: Mathematics and Science Materials and Resources for Elementary Teacher. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics And Science Education (1994)
Present a selection of the Clearinghouse collection on a topic of particular interest to mathematics and science teachers, describing curriculum materials and supplementary resources.

Contact: Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
The Ohio State University
1929 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1079

Equity in the Reform of Mathematics and Science Education: A Look at Issues and Solutions (1994)
Reviews literature regarding gender equity reform in mathematics and science education; it provides a reference tool for those who are working to change educational policy and practice.

Contact: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
211 East Seventh St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-6861

Girl Scouts, Science and Mathematics Linkages for the Future: A Workshop Manual for Adult Leaders (1991)
A manual designed to encourage girls in math and science through fun activities includes: background information, statistics on gender equity, tips for adult leaders, and activities.

Contact Girls Scouts of the U.S.A.
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2702

Increasing Student Access to Mathematics and Science: A Guide for Classroom Equity Projects (1995)
A guide designed to help teachers plan, seek funding/ resources for, and implement projects to increase student involvement in mathematics and science.

Contact: Eisenhower Regional Math/Science
Consortium at AEL
P.O. Box 1348
Charleston, West Virginia 25325-1348
800/624-9120

Making it Happen: Chemistry Goddesses & Other Strategies that Work for Girls and Others (1996)
Teacher-generated and teacher-used tips with an emphasis on gender equity to involve children in math and science.

Contact: WEEA Resource Center
Educational Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02158-1060

Mentoring Means Future Scientists.
A guide to developing mentoring programs that includes a full report on AWIS' three-year mentoring project.

Contact: Association for Women in Science
1200 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 326-8940
awis@awis.org

Mathematics, Science & Technology Education Programs that Work: A Collection of Exemplary Educational Programs & Practices in the National Diffusion Network (1994)
Contact: Government Printing Office
(202) 783-3238

Promising Practices in Mathematics & Science Education: A Collection of Promising Educational Programs & Practices from the Laboratory Network Program.
Provides an array of innovative ideas for elementary and secondary teachers. This guide can serve as a ready reference to model programs and practices that are already being used to improve teaching and learning in these fields.

Contact: Government Printing Office
(202) 783-3238

Promising Practices in Mathematics and Science Education-1995: A Collection of Promising Educational Programs & Practices from the Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Regional Consortia.
The second volume of programs that emerged from a broad-based search, nomination, and review process involving many educators throughout the United States. These models of programs and practices can be used to improve teaching and learning in math and science education; they can also be used to modify practices in the classroom. Included are suggestions on ways in which teachers can collaborate with developers to produce new and better practices.

Contact: Government Printing Office
(202) 783-3238

Science and Engineering Programs: On Target for Women? (1992) National Research Council
Describes and analyzes a sample of postsecondary programs for recruiting and retaining potential and practicing scientists and engineers. Chapters focus on undergraduate education, graduate education, and employment in academe, industry, and the federal government.

Contact: National Academy Press
2101 Constitution Ave.
Washington, DC 20418

Women in Science and Engineering: Increasing Their Numbers in the 1990s. A Statement on Policy and Strategy (1991)
Provides statistical data and background information on the situation that women scientists and engineers face in their schooling and professional life. Book also details some of the beneficial activities that the Committee on Women in Science and Engineering and/or other organizations might undertake to encourage gender equity in science and engineering.

Contact: National Academy Press
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
(202) 334 3313
1-800-624-6242

Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry: Why So Few? (1994)
Book addresses issues facing women entering the profession, working as bench scientists and engineers and as managers of a technological work group.

Contact: National Academy Press
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
(202) 334-3313
1-800-624-6242


Family Activities and Parent Strategies

Expect the Best From a Girl. That's What You'll Get.
Simple strategies for parents on how they can influence their daughters' education at home and in the school. Also includes additional resources and programs for young girls.

Contact: Women's College Coalition
125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 234-0443

Family Math
Describes an initiative linking home and school to spur enthusiasm for math; it brings parents and children together in a neighborhood school, place of worship, or community center.

Contact: Lawrence Hall of Science
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-5200
(510) 642-1823

The Magic School Bus: Family Fun Pack (1996)
Adapted from the award-winning animated science-adventure TV series, the Family Fun Pack aims to get children interested in science and to introduce science concepts and ideas. Contains simple suggestions to help your child explore and enjoy science, and a great way to spend time together.

Contact: Scholastic Books: The Magic School Bus
(800) 325-6149

The Magic School Bus: Family Science Workshop Leader's Guide.
Offers examples of how easy it can be to turn ordinary events such as cooking and play time into opportunities for science discovery. Helps parents understand how children learn and how important encouraging kids to ask questions and search for answers can be. Includes information on The Magic School Bus's Workshop Kit.

Contact: Scholastic Books: The Magic School Bus
(800) 325-6149

Raising Confident Competent Daughters: Strategies for Parents
Information on how parents can increase their daughters' self- confidence and appreciation of math and science.

Contact: National Coalition of Girls' Schools
228 Main St.
Concord, MA


Women with Disabilities

Building Community: A Manual Exploring Issues of Women and Disability (1989)
Examines the connection between discrimination based on gender and discrimination based on disability. Contains background information on disability rights and on women and girls with disabilities, workshop formats, an annotated bibliography, and selected readings.

Contact: The Women and Disability Awareness Project
Educational Equity Concepts, Inc.
114 East 32 Street
New York, NY 10016

Barrier Free: Serving Young Women with Disabilities (1991)
A training manual recognizing the importance of attitudinal barriers toward women and girls with disabilities.Contains field- tested programs and models to assist community agencies to fully integrate young women with physical or sensory disabilities.

Contact: WEEA Publishing Center
Educational Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02160

Mentoring Empowers! How to Start a Networking Project for
Disabled Women and Girls in Your Community A description of the Networking Project including: the history and philosophy, how other communities have replicated the project, how to organize a similar program, and a resource list.

Contact: Harilyn Russo
The Networking Project for Disabled Women and Girls
YWCA of the City of New York
610 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 755-4500

Resources Directory of Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities: Third Edition (1995)
Designed to be a first step in identifying and contacting scientists and engineers with disabilities as advisors and collaborators.

Contact: American Association for the Advancement of Science
1333 H. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 326-6630
vstern@aaas.org


Women of Color in Education

What Schools can do to Improve Math & Science Achievement by Minority & Female Students (1991)
This pamphlet has been prepared principally for elementary and secondary school teachers, counselors, and administrators. Reviews survey data concerning the representation of minority and female students in math and science as well as ways to improve interest and achievement.

Contact: US Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Washington, DC 20202

Women of Color in Mathematics, Science & Engineering: A Review of the Literature (1991)
A report discussing studies published between 1959 and 1990 on women of color in math, science, and engineering including reviews of literature as well as both descriptive and empirical studies.

Contact: Publications
Center for Women Policy Studies
2000 P Street, NW Suite 508
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-1770


Research/Gender Equity in Education

The Chilly Classroom Climate: A Guide to Improve the Education of Women.
A book that describes ways in which boys and girls are treated differently in the classroom.

Contact: National Association for Women in Education
1325 18th Street NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036-6511

The Educational Progress of Women: findings from The Condition of Education (1995)
This booklet summarizes educational differences between females and males that research has shown to be related to labor market outcomes.

Contact: Office of Educational Research and Improvement
55 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208

Empowering America's Families: Documenting the Success of
Vocational Equity Programs for Women and Girls Documents current law, program outcomes, and the need for change in the area of women's vocational education, job training, and employment.

Contact: Women Work! The National Network for women's Employment
Attn.: Catalina Boggio
1625 K St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Failing at Fairness: How America's Schools Cheat Girls (1994)
Stories and observations collected over the past decade describing incidents of sexism in schools every day along with strategies for nonsexist education that have been developed and field-tested in school and homes all over America.

Contact: Macmillan Publishing Center
866 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Girls Are...Boys Are...: Myths, Stereotypes, and Gender Differences (1996)
A booklet explaining the myths and the realities concerning girls in math and science; also gives insight into the similarities and differences between boys and girls.

Contact: WEEA Resource Center
Education Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02158-1060
(800) 225-3088

Growing Smart: What's Working for Girls in School. Executive Summary and Guide (1995)
An academic review of more than 500 studies and reports identifying themes and approaches that promote girls' achievement and healthy involvement.

Contact: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
1111 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-4873

Hostile Hallways: The AAUW Survey on Sexual Harassment in America's Schools (1993)
The first national study of sexual harassment; gender and ethnic/racial breakdowns are included. Also available: Hostile Hallways: The AAUW Survey Fact Sheet.

Contact: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
1111 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-4873

Past the Pink and Blue Predicament: Freeing the Next Generation from Sex Stereotypes (1992)
Discusses how boys and girls do differ and how they do not. It dispels long-held myths and beliefs about nature versus nurture and reveals how our society's preoccupation with gender differences plays a huge role in discrimination against the women of tomorrow.

Contact: Girls Incorporated
National Resource Center
441 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-7546

Schoolgirls: Young Women, Self-esteem, and the Confidence Gap (1994)
The book shows how girls in two racially and economically diverse communities suffer the painful plunge in self- esteem documented in Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America.

Contact: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
1111 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-4873

Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America: Executive Summary (1994)
Summary of the 1991 on the problem of gender bias in America's schools. Includes updated account of the poll's impact and action strategies.

Contact: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
1111 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-4873

Uncovering Bias in the Classroom: A Personal Journey by Maryann Wickett.
An intimate look at one teacher's exploration in to her own biases and practices towards the goal of gender equity in her classroom.

Contact: Center for Educational Change in Mathematics and Science
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106

WEEA Digest. Women's Educational Equity Act Publishing Center (1996)
A series of reports and research papers concerning various aspects of gender equity in education.

Contact: WEEA Equity Resource Center at EDC
55 Chapel Street, Suite 287
Newton, MA 02158-1060
(800) 225-3088

What's Equal: Figuring Out What Works for Girls in Coed Settings (1993)
A manual offering insights, strategies, and suggestions resulting from a symposium on keeping girls' needs paramount in coeducational settings. Also contains additional references and resources.

Contact: Girls Incorporated
National Resource Center
441 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-7546

Why Me? Why My Classroom?: Equity in Coed Math and Science Classes (1996)
Tips and questions to ask for educators in evaluating equity in their own classroom.

Contact: WEEA Resource Center
55 Chapel Street, Suite 287
Newton, MA 02158-1060
(800) 225-3088


Catalogs/Listed Resources

Center for Research on Women: Catalog 1995-1996.
This catalog lists new Working Papers, Special Reports, books and Project Papers interpreting results from Center research.

Contact: Wellesley College
Center for Research on Women
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02181-8259

Equity Materials in Mathematics, Science, & Technology: A Resource Guide (1995)
A sample of print and video materials selected by the Resource Center at the Rutgers Consortium on Educational Equity to make educators aware of a wide variety of publications that relate to equity in mathematics, science, and technology.

Contact: Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education
Research for Better Schools
444 North Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123-4107

Films for the Humanities and Sciences: Women's Studies Video Programs (1996)
A catalog of women's studies educational videos concerning religion, leadership, literature, the arts, health, and violence.

Contact: Films for the Humanities and Sciences
PO Box 2053
Princeton, NJ 08543-2053
1-800-257-5126

Gender Equity Works for All Students: 1996 Catalog.
Contains listings for educational resources.

Contact: WEEA Equity Resource Center
Education Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street, Suite 200
Newton, MA 02158-1060
(800) 225-3088

Gender Studies Catalog (1996)
A listing of printed materials representing gender issues from violence against women and gender in the workplace to gender and politics.

Contact: SAGE Publications, Inc.
P.O. Box 5084
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-9924

Organizations Encouraging the Participation of Women in Science and Engineering (1993)
Lists approx. 290 contacts in associations, professional societies, and other organizations having women's committees, scholarship assistance, or other focus on women in science and engineering.

Contact: National Academy of Sciences
URL: http://www4.nationalacademies.org/osep/cwse.nsf


Model Programs

Equity Benchmarks for Vermont: Equity Advisory Committee (1994)
Benchmarks developed by the VISMT Equity Advisory Committee to facilitate the implementation of equitable learning environments in Vermont.

Contact: Vermont Institute for Science, Math, and Technology
P.O. Box 310
Randolph Center, VT 05061
(802) 728-4635/4108

Girls Incorporated: Operation SMART.
A national program to eliminate the gender gap in science, math, and technology. (SMART is an acronym for Science, Math, and Relevant Technology.)

Contact: Girls Incorporated
National Resource Center
441 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-7546

The Girl Comes First in Girl Scouting
A brochure that answers questions concerning the benefits and activities of the all-girl organization.

Contact: Girl Scouts of the U.S.A
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2702

SummerMath 1996: Preparing Young Women for a Real World of Math. Mount Holyoke College.
A detailed description of the SummerMath Program including: curriculum, residential and recreational life,schedules, and what the program is accomplishing with young girls. An application is also included.

Contact: SummerMath
Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA 01075-1441


Newsletters/Journals

About Women on Campus. National Association for Women in Education
Contact: About Women on Campus
1325 18th Street NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036-6511

Center News.
Contact: Center for Research on Women
Clement Hall
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2770

Clearinghouse on Women's Issues (CWI) Newsletter
Contact: P.O. Box 70603
Friendship Hts., MD 20813
(301) 871-6106

Girls and Science. American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Contact: Directorate of Education and Human Resources Programs
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1333 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-4792
(202) 326-6670

Journal on Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.
Contact: begell house inc. publishers
79 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016-7892
(212) 725-1999

Initiatives. National Association for Women in Education.
Contact: NAWE National Office
1325 18th Street NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036-6511
(202) 659-9330
nawe@clark.net

Women in Leadership: Sharing the Vision.
Contact: The Leadership Institute at Columbia College
Dr. Truddie Kibbe Reed
Director of Leadership Studies
1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-3729

Selected Gender Equity in Education Resources on Internet


Selected Women's Equity Internet Discussion Lists

EDEQUITY (Educational Equity Discussion List)
Discussion of educational equity in schools, colleges and other educational sites from a multicultural context. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe edequity" to MAJORDOMO@CONFER.E DC.ORG. Unmoderated list.

GENED
Discussion of gender equity in education. MAJORDOMO@ACPUB.DU KE.EDU

MUJER-L
Discussion of Chicana and/or Latina issues. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe mujer-l" to LISTPROC@LMRINET.G SE.UCSB.EDU

RA-EQUITY
Discussion of educational equity issues. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe ra-equity" to HUB-MAIL-SERVICES @HUB.TERC.EDU. Facilitated list.

SASH-L (Sociologists Against Sexual Harassment)
Discussion of sexual harassment in different areas of society. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe sash-l" to LISTSERV@ASUVM.INRE. ASU.EDU. Moderated.

SOCPOL-L (Social Politics: Gender, State, and Society)
Discussion of gender and social policy, citizenship, and the role of states in constructing and organizing relations in the family, workplace, and society. The list compliments The Journal of Social Politics. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe socpol-l" to LISTSERV@VMD.CSO.UIUC. EDU. Not moderated.

WMST-L (Women's Studies List)
Discussion of women's studies and women in academia.To subscribe, send the message "subscribe wmst-l <your name>" to LISTSERV@UMDD.UMD.EDU. Moderated list.


Other Internet Education Discussion Lists

AREA-K
The American Educational Research Association's discussion list on teaching and teacher education. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe aera-k" to LISTSERV@ASUVM.INRE. ASU.EDU. (There are 11 other AERA lists covering graduate studies, educational administration, curriculum studies, learning and instruction, measurement and research methodology, counseling and human development, history and historiography, social context of education, school evaluation and program development, education in the professions, and postsecondary education. All are at the same listserv.)

EDInfo
A free e-mail information service with messages on grants and a wide variety of education topics from the U.S. Department of Education. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe EDInfo<your first and last names>" to LISTPROC@INET.ED.GOV.

GIRL
Discussion list about girls, young women, feminist youth, etc. for females 25 years old and under. To subscribe, send a brief bio -- including age, interest in the list, and anything else you want other list members to know -- to GIRL@UCI.EDU. If you want to receive the digest form, include it in your request. Not moderated.

MULTC-ED
Discussion of multicultural curriculum, teaching or research in the areas of preschool-12 education, college and university education, other educationally related agencies, and parents of children and youth. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe multc-ed" to LISTSERV@UMDD.UMD.EDU

NCTM-L (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
Discussion of mathematics education. LISTPROC@SCI-ED.FIT.EDU


Selected Women's Equity World Wide Web Sites

American Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org

The Education Alliance
http://www.brown.edu/Research/The_Education_Alliance/

The Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/

Florida Department of Education Equal Educational Opportunity Program
http://www.firn.edu/doe/eeop/eeop.html

Mother Jones (Mojo)
http://www.mojones. com/mother_jones/mother_jones.html

National Coalition for Equality in Learning
http://www.umass.edu/soe/ncel

National Women's History Project
http://www.nwhp.org

Others WMST Gophers
http://www-unix.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/links.html

University of Maryland at College Park inforM system
http://www.inform.umd.edu:8080/EdRes/Topic/Diversity

Women and Computer Science
http://www.csail.mit.edu/~ellens/gender.html

The WEEA Equity Resource Center at Education Development Center
http://eec.edc.org/


Other World Wide Web Sites Focusing on Education

Ask ERIC
http://ericir.syr.edu/

Education around the World

Education Virtual Library-All Sites
http://www.csu.edu.au/education/

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
http://www.enc.org/

Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting

HandsNet
http://www.handsnet.org/

Geometry Forum
http://mathforum.org/geometry/

KidSource
http://www.kidsource.com

NWREL Newsletters
http://www.nwrel.org/newsletters/

Search Tips
http://www2.go.com/doc/help/Tips

U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov

World Wide Classroom
http://www.worldwide.edu


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