This publication discusses federal funds which are available for research and development in sex equity in education. A major objective is to identify specific Federal funding opportunities for projects focusing on sex equity. Another objective is to help individuals understand the overall Federal pattern of support for activities to promote sex…

This article describes how public policies have important intended and unintended effects on the education of girls and women. It presents a framework to help policymakers examine public education policies, monitor their impact, and ensure that they benefit individuals and groups. (CB)

Despite passage of laws regarding sex equity in education, full equity has yet to be attained. Psychologists have identified educational inequities and have provided educators with research-based programs, practices, and policies. But more research is needed to guide cost-effective policy formation and to identify the subtler forms of inequity.…

A conceptual framework illustrates how different public policies have intended or unintended positive, mixed, or negative effects on the education of girls and women. Public policies emphasizing sex equity, sex differential, and general education goals are discussed. Recommendations are included to help ensure that educational policies help…

This overview of funding available for women's equity from federal sources reflects the decreasing governmental support for equal education programs. Major attention is given to federal support of research and development activities, and suggestions are offered on general strategies for obtaining such funds related to sex equity in education. Some…

This outline contains a description of how the federal role in education has changed in the past year and the implications of this change for future federal activities designed to achieve educational equity. Policies and program functions that are allowed under the new federal role and which may influence the Department of Education's support for…