This nationwide online survey, the largest of its kind to-date, was designed to generate facts and analysis of the workplace experiences and views of both female and male coaches of intercollegiate women's sports. This research is unique in that it is the first to assess male coaches of women's teams and make comparisons with female coaches. The…

This literature review presents insights from existing research on how teachers view their role in creating safe schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) students. Analysis of the literature shows that there are concerns for LGBTQI students' safety in schools, that educational settings operate from…

In the wake of institutionalized homophobia afflicting public schools, the nation faces a unique opportunity to acknowledge and transform the assumption that all people are or should be heterosexual and gender-conforming. In this article, the author examines how people, as a nation, can reform schools to be more inclusive of diverse student…

Sexual harassment has long been an unfortunate part of the climate in middle and high schools in the United States. Often considered a kind of bullying, sexual harassment by definition involves sex and gender and therefore warrants separate attention. The legal definition of sexual harassment also differentiates it from bullying. Based on a…

This article builds on Lugg's (2006) discussion of surveillance in public schools and how queer youth are resisting schools' current efforts to regulate sexual orientation and gender expression in the U.S. and internationally. Legal complaints initiated by queer youth against their schools for harassment and access to extra-curricular activities…

In this paper, the proposed policy interpretation regarding Title IX and intercollegiate athletics and a review of the issues as viewed by women's groups are summarized. The basic concept underlying the draft policy is that an institution will be presumed to be in compliance with the Title IX athletic regulations if it can demonstrate that it (1)…

Information concerning the Washington-based Women's Equity Action League (WEAL), its legislative recommendations, and internship program is presented. Excerpts from Title IX sections applying to sport and a memorandum from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) regarding the legal obligations of school officials are included, as…

The materials included in this booklet are designed for use by participants in Application Sessions A and B for Instructional Personnel in elementary-secondary schools. These materials are initial drafts prepared for field testing only. They are not the final products to be delivered at the completion of the project. The materials are organized…

Review of gender messages in education foundation textbooks evaluated explicit content and implicit messages. Most of the texts covertly subscribed to the notion of a dichotomous nature of gender roles, proclaiming a cultural consensus on how educators should treat persons fitting the roles and disregarding action toward gender equity. (SM)

Recent developments and pending cases in federal courts could effect major changes in the way civil rights legislation affects higher education institutions. At issue is the "private right of action" question involved in admission procedures or faculty hiring and promotion. Specific cases are cited. (LBH)

This workshop session is designed to assist administrators responsible for the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the attainment of sex equity in elementary and secondary school settings. These materials focus on helping administrators ensure procedural compliance with Title IX through the establishment of a…

This workshop session is designed to assist educators responsible for the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the attainment of sex equity in postsecondary settings. Topics addressed by these materials include the following: (1) assessing the extent of sexism; (2) the legal context of Title IX; and (3) the…

This workshop package is designed to assist those persons responsible for the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in elementary and secondary school settings. The objectives of this second workshop session include helping participants to: (1) review requirements of the regulation to implement Title IX; (2) assess their…

This workshop package is designed to assist those persons responsible for the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in elementary and secondary school settings. Objectives of this third workshop session include helping participants to: (1) examine conditions and strategies for change necessary to implement Title IX; (2)…

This workshop package is designed to assist those persons responsible for the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the attainment of sex equity in elementary and secondary school settings. The objectives of this first workshop session include providing participants with: (1) an opportunity to assess personal awareness…