by Carol-Lyn McKelvey, FAUSA & AIWC Cologne
Research by the National Women’s History Museum shows that out of 737 historical figures taught in K-12 curriculum standards in every state, only 178, or 24%, are women, including several fictional characters such as Rosie the Riveter. Only one state standard includes 98 of the women; only 15 are taught in more than 10 states.
Have you ever realized how underrepresented women are in the US social studies curriculum? UNLADYLIKE2020 did, and partnering with PBS, the team has put tgether an amazing array of resources. From biographies of trailblazers to a virtual Education Summit that ‟addressed why women are vastly underrepresented in US history and social studies classrooms, and provided teachers and parents access to the educational support they need to reverse this trend,” UNLADYLIKE2020 is working to turn the tide on this drastic oversight, with the hope that girls will feel empowered to make their own footprint in history. Click HERE to see other offerings, including webinars and current changemakers.
The United Nations International Day of Education was celebrated on January 25 with speakers from around the world. The mood was serious yet hopeful as individuals, states and countries discussed how they have been tackling COVID-induced education challenges. The relief was palpable that the US was back in ‟the game” and once again was able to support their partners around the globe. Speakers and presenters included Audrey Azoulay, Director-General, UNESCO; Neel Kashkari, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Justice Alan Page (retired), Founder/Chair, Page Educational Foundation; and Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, President of the California State Board of Education. From Graduate Women International (GWI): ‟GWI joined UNESCO and the international community in marking the third International Day of Education under the theme ‘Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation.’ This global event was planned in three main segments: learning heroes, innovations and financing, and aimed to highlight commitments and follow-up actions taken to protect education through the recovery, increase inclusion and combat drop-out.” Click HERE to check out the whole program and watch the part(s) that pique your interest!
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