Everyday Gender Bias and Why it Matters
I recently ordered a gift for a friend’s son. He is turning 10 soon, just as my oldest daughter is. I did an online search for “gifts for 10 year olds” to get some ideas [...]
What Stops Girls: Understanding the Internal and Cultural Barriers to Becoming Strong, Assertive Leaders
We do a pretty good job in this country raising girls to be warm, caring, collaborative, and academically successful. Generally, they are great team players. But when it comes to asserting themselves, to expressing their [...]
Supporting Girls in Living Their Best Lives: Development Beyond the Classroom
When thinking about what works for girls in schools, one thing to keep in mind is that girls are not simply students in a classroom. They are complex, multi-dimensional beings who bring with them multi-layered [...]
Gender Consciousness in the Classroom
America has been thinking about gender a lot lately. From the 2016 presidential election and the first female candidate of a major party, to language and laws pertaining to transgendered individuals, to the gathering voices [...]