We return this month with our series that recaps our favorite (or least favorite) moments in gender equity from news, media, and long reads 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! This week we discuss women who govern like men, the dearth of female superintendents, how high school boys fit into the #metoo movement, and more—all This Month in Gender Equity.
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When we think of a leader, do we think of a specific gender? Earlier this month, Amy’s blog, What do Shark Attacks Have to do with Superintendents?, discredited the myth that there is a substantial number of women in superintendent positions nationwide. Despite the teacher corps being overwhelmingly occupied by women, men comprise most of the administrative positions in public schools in the United States.
Read MoreSince the inception of Aequitas Educational Consulting, friends and co-workers have asked a million questions, which we love. Commonly, they ask why this work is important. We’ve got lots of answers for that! Sometimes, we hear arguments against the work; individuals contest that it isn’t needed or it isn’t really what schools should be doing right now. These discussions can be tough to have—but they are essential.
Read MoreIt’s a rite of passage for education scholars around the world: presenting research at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual conference. This year, AERA was in Times Square, the heart of New York City. It is an incredible experience: thousands of presentations on topics ranging from technology to policy trends. Amid the bustle of a Sunday morning, I presented my own work.
Read MoreAequitas co-founders Lauren Bailes and Lisa Cullington will be in NYC at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) this weekend, April 13 to 17. Check out the topic of Lisa's Sunday morning presentation and some other great sessions!
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