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This month's focus: Gender Justice
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"Children need places and spaces that are safe, that are nurturing, that welcome them as they are."
- Dr. María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel, IDRA President and CEO
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In this issue:
- Sexual Harassment - Safe Learning Environments for All Students
- School-Based Strategies for Supporting Girls in Technology - With Perspectives from a 14-Year-Old Coder
- Equity and Justice for LGBTQ Students - Teacher Responsibilities
- Second Installment of IDRA's New Parent Involvement Tools for School Districts
Plus online tools
- eBook: Title IX Resources for Sex & Gender Equity in Education
- Community-Based Parent Involvement - Training Kit
- eBook: Girls and STEM Education - Research Overview and Resources
- Classnotes Podcast episodes
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Sexual Harassment - Safe Learning Environments for All Students
by Michelle Martínez Vega
This article provides information for educators to combat sexual harassment and identify and support students who have been harassed or abused. The United States is in the mist of a pivotal moment where survivors of sexual harassment and assault are coming forward in staggering numbers, and this
heightened attention to prevent and address harassment extends to our schools.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) commissioned research using a nationally representative sample of 2,064 public schools and found that eight in 10 students in grades eight through 11 experienced some form of sexual harassment at some time during their educational career. Practical solutions include knowing the signs that a student has been abused, acting when a student has been bullied, and following Title IX guidelines to prevent sex and gender-based harassment.
See Article
Student Reactions to Sexual Harassment, Student Survey
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School-Based Strategies for Supporting Girls in Technology -
With Perspectives from a 14-Year-Old Coder
by Christie L. Goodman, APR
Supporting STEM education is not only an imperative for future workforce demands, it is an issue of equity. Schools must monitor participation in higher-level courses and ensure there is gender balance in STEM classes. The notion that girls are uninterested or unfit for STEM education is a myth; a recent study by the Girl School Research Institute found that 74 percent of high school girls are interested in STEM subjects.
African American and Hispanic girls also have high interest in STEM but typically have fewer resources to help them succeed.
Christie Goodman provides insight from her own daughter, Leslie, a founding member of a citywide all-girls coding club, She Code Connect, on how to engage girls in STEM education. This requires genuinely engaging with students, providing ample opportunities, ensuring access to technology, and providing the proper support for girls to build their confidence and succeed.
See Article
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Girls and STEM Education -
Research Overview and Resources
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Equity and Justice for LGBTQ Students - Teacher Responsibilities
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Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., and Michelle Martínez Vega
This article provides information on teacher responsibilities for helping LGBTQ students feel comfortable and protected in school. Even though there have been genuine strides made by the LGBTQ community, there is plenty of work to be done. Hate-related violence against LGBTQ individuals resulting in death jumped a staggering 86 percent in 2017 over the previous year in the United States.
Teachers are pivotal not only in supporting students but also for creating equitable classroom settings where all students can feel safe while learning.
IDRA'S EAC-South provides technical assistance and training for gender equity in schools, including protections and support for LGBTQ students.
See Article
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See our new eBook...
Title IX Resources for Sex & Gender Equity in Education
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Second Installment of IDRA's New Parent Involvement Tools for School Districts
by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
This month, we are highlighting a session from our last parent institute that focused on IDRA's Education CAFE work in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Based on this, we've created our second training and technical assistance to school districts to strengthen family engagement.
The materials in the new toolkit include examples from the lower Rio Grande Valley, video discussion, stories of successes by the
Education CAFE groups in south Texas and the steps to form a similar local organization.
See Article
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Bilingual Parent Institute * April 6, 2018
Special event for families, community groups and educators
This annual institute offers families, school district personnel and community groups from across the country the opportunity to network, obtain resources and information, and receive training and materials on important education topics. The institute's design is shaped by IDRA's nationally-recognized research based model for parent leadership in education. All presentations are bilingual (English-Spanish).
Highlights
- Interactive and participatory sessions on key education topics
- Most presentations led by parents
- Practical action steps for parents
- Examples of successful family engagement
- Livestream plenaries and interviews
- Refreshments and lunch
- Exhibitors, including service providers, colleges and non-profit agencies
"There are many ways parents can participate regardless of their English proficiency. In this conference, we are realizing that there is no limit to what we can do."
- previous participant
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Classnotes Podcasts on Family Leadership in Education
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