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http://www.coled.umn.edu/edpsy/cspp/BORNFREE/default.html Multimedia teacher-parent training program to reduce stereotyping and increase options for girls and boys in all grades. Eleanor Roosevelt Fellowship Grant http://www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra.html#J1 The Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships program offers teacher the opportunity to develop a better understanding of educational equity issues and to implement classroom techniques that boost girls' self-confidence and adacemic performance. Awards range from $1000-$10,000. For an application, contact AUW Educational Foundation, Department 80, 2201 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52243-4030, Phone: (319)337-1716, ext. 80. EQUALS http://equals.lhs.berkeley.edu/ EQUALS programs work to increase access and equity in mathematics for students in traditionally under-represented groups. These programs include the EQUALS Workshop in mathematics and equity, a series of professional development workshops, and the FAMILY MATH Program. Equity in Mathematics Education Leadership Institute Offers a series of workshops and supports a national network focused on equity in mathematics education. EMELI will support leaders to address equity in math education in their own work. For a brochure describing EMELI write to Dr. Julian Weissglass, Director, Center for Educational Change in Mathematics and Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, Ca 93106; e-mail: emeli@math.ucsb.edu; phone: 805-893-7722; fax: 805-893-3026. Eureka! Combines science and sports in a four-week summer camp. Open to girls entering the 8th grade. Girls Incorporated, National Resource Center, 441 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. 317/634-7546. Family Math http://theory.lcs.mit.edu/~emjordan/famMath.html Provides inservice workshops and curriculum materials in mathematics that promote equity and family involvement in mathematics education. Georgia Industrial Fellowships for Teachers http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift.htm Year round program for high school or middle school teachers. The program combines paid summer work or research opportunities along with reflective, professional development workshops focusing on enhanced teaching of science and mathematics in accord with national standards. GESA (Gender/Ethnic Expectations and Student Achievement) Teacher Handbook This tool will help teachers look at the impact of gender, race, and ethnic biases on their teaching and discover what happens when they reduce bias in their classrooms. For more information contact Dee Grayson, Graymill Consulting, 22821 Cove View, Canyon Lake, CA 92587; Phone: 909-246-2106; Fax: 909-246-2107 Girls Count http://rrcc.cccoes.edu/cigeguide/cigeintro.html This site provides information on the Colorado Institute for Gender Equity Community Organizations. Included in this list of organizations is Girls' Count, an organization working to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors around girls' educational achievement through programs, products, policy initiatives and public awareness campaigns. Girls in Science: Linkages for the Future, AAAS http://www.nextwave.org/ehr/3_2_0.html Addresses gender equity issues in science, primarily through hands on training programs for adult women leaders of girls service groups, and teachers. MAA/Tensor Foundation Program http://www.maa.org/news/tensor97.html The MAA plans to award grants for projects designed to encourage college, university, or high school women to study mathematics. The Tensor Foundation, working through the MAA, is soliciting college, university and high school mathematics faculty (in conjunction with college or university faculty) and their departments and institutions to submit proposals. Projects may replicate existing successful projects, adapt components of such projects, or be innovative. National S.E.E.D Project on Inclusive Curriculum (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) http://www.libertynet.org/~jamesc/pef_seed.html Establishes teacher-led faculty development seminars through-out the United States and the world. Prepares teachers to hold year-long reading groups with other teachers to discuss making school curricula gender-fair and multi-cultural in all subject areas. The Teacher Education Equity Project Center for Advanced Study of Education, City University of New York Graduate Center. A three-year (1993-96) collaborative project with 60 professors of education in science, mathematics, and technology at 38 colleges and universities in 26 states to redress the scarcity of attention to gender equity in the preparation of teacher educators in these fields. Plans to prepare three activity books for math, science, and technology teacher-educators. Teacher Education Mentor Project http://weber.u.washington.edu/~cgetsme A three-year national project designed to infuse gender equity instruction throughout mathematics, science, and technology methods courses for elementary and secondary preservice education students. Collaborative teams from seven colleges and universities are invited to participate in this innovative project. University of Wisconsin Women and Science Program http://www.uwsa.edu/outside/wis/index.htm A collaborative visiting professorship, curricular and faculty development program in gender and the sciences. The ultimate goal of the program is to attract and retain qualified female and minority students in science, mathematics, and engineering by improving the quality of undergraduate science education for both women and men through faculty development activities. This site provides links to other resources on women and science. |