We need to #stayhomestaysafe, but the last week brought us some good news. Much of it is thanks to the women leading us through this crisis. It may be some time before we return to some semblance of normal, or we may have to forge a new normal post-pandemic. Either way, women have and will continue to lead their constituents with sense, science, and grace.
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We return this month with our series that recaps our favorite (or least favorite) moments in gender equity from news, media, and longreads all over the internet. You’ll see installments for This Month in Gender Equity one week each month. If you have ideas or contributions, leave a comment or tweet at us!
Read MoreThis week, I was going to write about outer space. There was an awesome all-female space walk and I was excited to write about why it took so long and how cool it was. But then, one of my dear friends sent me something from HuffPost. As I read it, my jaw dropping and my brain spinning, I knew that I had to share it with you and to ponder with you the same question that I always have when I read stories like this -- how in the world does this keep happening?
Read MoreAs we wrap the school year and reflect on the previous year, we’ve been thinking about the ways in which gender equity really matters in education. Gender equity is not just a “nice to have” or a bonus category - it is essential to the function of schools and to the safety and flourishing of the people who work and learn within them.
Read MoreWe return this month with our series which recaps our favorite (or least favorite) moments in gender equity from news, media, and longreads all over the internet. You’ll see installments for This Month in Gender Equity the fourth week of each month. If you have ideas or contributions, leave a comment or tweet at us! Ahead this month: High schools can be guilty of gender bias, rampant abuse in a diamond industry leader, and Coachella takes safety seriously. We’d love to know what you’re reading and learning.
Read MoreSchool has begun. Where do we focus first? Student achievement? Sure. But how do we get there? This week, Lisa highlights the influence of principals on student achievement and how school systems can refocus their work to create more equitable learning environments for all students. How have you created an equitable learning environment for all students? Leave us a comment below!
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