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Download full textWolfe, Leslie R.; And Others – 1980
This is the 1980 annual report of the Women's Educational Equity Act Program. The report's introduction outlines the history of the Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) and describes the program's goals. A statistical summary of the distribution of financial grants is presented, with grants listed by geographical region, type of applicant, and…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Females
Peer reviewedFleming, Paula M. – Equity & Excellence in Education, 2000
Examines key findings on gender equity in education from a 1998 report by the Women's Educational Equity Act Equity Resource Center, which notes that while there are signs of tremendous progress, girls and women still have not achieved full equity in any arena. Discusses and responds to what equity opponents are saying about gender fairness in the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Females, Higher Education
Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1977
The federally funded Women's Educational Equity Act Program (WEEAP) authorizes the support of a broad range of activities promoting educational equity for women. Some of these are materials development, inservice training, research and development, and educational programs. WEEAP also awards small grants to agencies, nonprofit organizations and…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Contracts, Educational Legislation, Federal Aid
Peer reviewedFleming, Paula M. – Equity & Excellence in Education, 2000
Describes efforts of the Women's Educational Equity Act Equity Resource Center, which (1) provides technical assistance and support to grantees who receive funds to develop curricula and training models to alleviate sex bias in education and (2) publishes and disseminates project results. Discusses support for ongoing equity efforts, noting sample…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs, Washington, DC. – 1978
The major activities of the National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs during 1977 are recorded in this report. The National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs was developed as part of the 1974 Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA). The Council is mandated to advise the Assistant Secretary for Education on the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Annual Reports, Career Education, Displaced Homemakers
National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs, Washington, DC. – 1982
This seventh annual report of the National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs covers a wide range of topics. The first part of the publication briefly discusses the new federal role in education. The Advisory Council reviewed the federal sex equity activities in education in light of the Reagan administration's views regarding the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Evening Programs
Peer reviewedStromquist, Nelly P. – Review of Educational Research, 1993
Core federal legislation addressing gender inequalities in education (Title IX of Education Amendments Act of 1972, Women's Educational Equity Act, and several vocational education acts) is examined. Objectives of these laws are discussed, and influence of this legislation and the federal government's reluctant role in enforcing these acts are…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Malcolm, Dolores B. – 1985
To heighten student awareness about sex equity issues and to equip students with information for legal remedies are the goals of this curriculum guide. Each lesson in the unit contains objectives, materials, and procedures. The unit is divided into three sections, each with lessons appropriate for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade levels. Students…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Curriculum Guides, Economics, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
