The George Lucas Educational Foundation
The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) is a nonprofit operating foundation that documents and disseminates models of the most innovative practices in our nation's K-12 schools. They use their Web site, Edutopia Online, to celebrate the unsung heroes across our nation who are making "Edutopia" a reality. This is a thought provoking and worthwhile site.
Cynthia Lanius, Executive Director at Center for Excellence and Equity in Education (CEEE) has established GirlTech, a teacher training program sponsored by CEEE. This site provides very useful information and insight on getting girls interested in computers.
Association for Women in Computing
The Association for Women in Computing is a non-profit professional organization for women and men who have an interest in information and technology. The Association is dedicated to the advancement of women in the technology fields.
The American Association of University Women
The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls. Their commitment to these issues is reflected in their public policy efforts, programs, and diversity initiatives. This site provides a wealth of information on the inequity in education and the work world.
The Center for Women and Information Technology
The Center for Women and Information Technology, established at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) encourages more women and girls to study computer science and/or information systems and to pursue careers in the IT field. This site is used to foster research concerning the relationship between gender and the IT field.
Educating Jane.com is a national site for girls, their parents and educators dedicated to girls' self-esteem, self-awareness, and involvement in the world. Educating Jane is committed to providing scholarship leads, information, and opportunities to succeed.
Association for Women in Science
The Association for Women in Science is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. AWIS is a non-profit association working to promote women's activities in all scientific fields from mentoring to scholarships to job listings.
Downloads:
Sage Speaker Training Slide Show (92kb .pdf)
Sage Speaker Guide (241kb .pdf)
- From February 26, 2008
Recommended Books:
Failing
at Fairness: How Our Schools Cheat Girls
by Myra Sadker, David Sadker
Reviving
Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls
by Mary Pipher
Schoolgirls:
Young Women, Self-Esteem, and the Confidence Gap
by Peggy Orenstein
Balancing
the Equation: Where are Women and Girls in Science, Engineering and Technology?
by Mary Thom
Cool
Careers for Girls in Computers (Cool Careers for Girls Series)
by Ceel Pasternak
