Gary Armstrong, assistant principal, is faced with a delicate situation. The elementary school recently enrolled a transgender student, and the principal, Amy Lamar, is resistant to considering the student's unique needs. This case was developed for use in a leadership course. Instructors can use the case to encourage dialogue around legal…

The concept of gender stereotypes permeates the lives of youth in the United States. This article provides background information and rationale for incorporating gender stereotype analysis into family and consumer sciences (FCS) coursework. The critical analysis of gender stereotypes includes numerous activities and assessments that encourage…

Leaders must know how to use evidence to inform district decisions, particularly as decisions related to learning become standard practice, and provide professional development that builds the organizational capacity needed to support continuous and sustainable district improvement. Collaboration and implementation of a shared vision and mission…

The perception that engineers and scientists are intelligent Caucasian men who are socially inept and absent-minded people is prevalent among students of all levels, from elementary school to college. While the media may, by chance or choice, promote this image, the reality is that most engineers are men. These stereotypical images of engineers…

Suggests ways for theater educators to examine their own teaching and theater curriculum in regard to gender issues. Offers some alternatives to improve the gender fairness of a drama program. (SR)

Presents 52 questions for art educators concerned with nonsexist art education. (AM)

Following an article which describes one teacher's attempt to reduce sex role stereotypes in her first and second grade classroom, the author presents a test for teachers to determine whether they are unconsciously promoting sexism in the classroom. (KC)

This manual is a resource for elementary school teachers who wish to supplement their curriculum with material highlighting the contributions of women. The guide presents 180 vignettes of women who achieved greatness in areas such as science, fine arts, sports, adventure, social reform, politics, history, and other fields. A "stimulus"…

Argues that the secondary English classroom needs writing that explores women's feelings, experiences, and needs; that adolescent girls not only must have active engagements as readers with such texts, but they must also struggle to achieve the same sort of openness and exploration in their own writing. (HOD)

Practical suggestions for vocational educators who are trying to modify classroom practices so that students can experience a sex-fair learning climate. Lists state sex equity coordinators. (JOW)

Discusses findings from a two-year study of high school physics classes, showing definite gender disparity in discussions and instructional activities. Offers four suggestions for ways teachers can foster gender equity and address interactions among students that promote gender inequities. (SR)

This handbook was developed at the Institute for Equality in Education held at the University of Arizona. The handbook is divided into three sections. Part I, the introduction, is designed to provide background material on sex equity. Included are an article describing the Institute, relevant definitions, a summary of Federal anti-discrimination…

Describes five elementary level social studies activities designed to increase student awareness of sex role stereotypes and an appreciation for sex fairness. Magazine/newspaper and textbook scavenger hunts, a role play/guessing game, and a decision-making activity are included. (AM)

Examines what children's own stories reveal about the attributes they assign to females. Discusses the different ways elementary school boys and girls orally completed an unfinished story about a girl wanting to play baseball. Proposes how teachers can help move their students toward a more gender-fair classroom environment by using instructional…

This National Center for Education Research (NCER) Practice Guide is the second in a series of IES guides in education. The goal of this practice guide is to formulate specific and coherent evidence-based recommendations that educators can use to encourage girls in the fields of math and science. The target audience is teachers and other school…