This article explores an attempt to disrupt gender inequality in a unique, low-cost private school in Ndola, Zambia. It examines deliberate school policies aimed at "undoing gender" or fostering greater gender equity. These include efforts to maintain gender parity at all levels of the school and the requirement that both young men and…

Discusses discrimination on the basis of sex in public and private school athletics. Writer concludes that such discrimination is violative of Fourteenth Amendment guarantees but also of the provisions within Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Speeches and small group working sessions were the major components of this sex equity seminar. Speeches given by Annika Thelin (Sweden) and Gaby Weiner (United Kingdom) presented an historical and analytical approach to equal opportunities, focusing on the often slow progress towards sex equality in the education of children in Sweden and the…

In order to learn more about the pattern and effects of fellowship competition on women, the Association of American Colleges undertook a survey of fellowship programs. Beginning in June 1972, 68 different fellowship programs sponsored by 28 government agencies, private organizations and foundations were asked to provide data on the numbers and…

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…

This article outlines recommendations by the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers for attainment of gender equity in school mathematics learning within the following domains: teaching methods and resources, curricula, assessment techniques, school system policies, and community attitudes. (JJK)

Describes the purposes and evolution of the Gender Equity Expert Panel, a federally sponsored effort to recognize interventions, products, and practices promoting gender equity. Explains key aspects of the Panel, shares lessons learned, and explores the Panel's potential value for furthering the cause of gender equity in education and as a model…

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…

The Center for the Continuing Education of Women at the University of California-Berkeley represents a workable approach for getting women back into the mainstream of higher education as well as into the jobs they want. (Author)

Analyzes interscholastic athletic programs in Connecticut's high schools using data from a survey of 67 athletic directors across the state and six in-depth studies of high schools. Findings show that many hurdles to gender equity in high school athletics have been reduced, but many serious infractions still occur. (SLD)

This article traces the history of sexism in American education and addresses some of the arguments used to explain or defend sexism. (HMV)

Describes a course offered at Georgia State University on counseling women. Not only did it examine the options facing women today but also focused on counselors' own sex biases in counseling women. (HMV)

A historical view of changes in participation of women in mathematics education shows that more females are enrolled in mathematics and science courses now than 10 years ago. Cultural attitudes appear to be changing but still have influence. A current problem lies in computer education, which is now dominated by men. (DF)