Enlightened Schools - Gender Equity in K-12 Schools
Enlightened is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in New York.
The mission of the organization is help schools create environments free from the weight of gender expectations and gender bias and to support self-esteem and self-efficacy for all students.
04/12/2022
"Then the pushback began. Some of it stemmed from ongoing conservative resistance to feminism’s gains. Some of it was about money. And some it of it emerged from a strain of progressivism that has repurposed some of the very stereotypes women and men worked so hard to sweep away.
Opinion | Free to Be You and Me. Or Not. 50 years later, we may be forgetting the lessons of a children’s classic.
Thank you amy Amy Caponetto Galloway for sharing!
13/04/2021
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-being-and-raising-better-men
A Brief But Spectacular take on being, and raising, better men Researching masculinity has been a life-long interest for Andrew Reiner, and it took on a new urgency when his son, Macallah, was born in 2011. Tonight, Reiner gives his Brief but Spectacular take on confronting an outdated model of masculinity. His latest book is called, “Better Boys, Better Men....
11/04/2021
They listen to everything we say.
Comic Shows How Boys Develop Sexism From Early Ages In Interactions With Adults Childhood is an important time period for everyone because a lot of what happens during the early years will matter later in life. It’s really important that everyone involved in raising a child, including parents, teachers, and other people around them, to do their best and raise a mindful human ...
07/04/2021
Today is and this year we are highlighting men’s mental health.
Men are less likely to seek help for depression or substance abuse due to harmful gender stereotypes and norms.
On today's , Let’s start by busting the myths surrounding men’s mental health. The pandemic has been tough on everyone. We can start by checking up on our friends and showing kindness to one another.
11/03/2021
Unit One is free: https://enlightenedschools.com/ld-custom-template/gender-equity-course/
01/03/2021
Announcing an innovative new course on gender bias in children for elementary educators. Unit 1 is free for those who register.
When elementary educators learn how gender can impact academic success and personal happiness, they are eager to take steps to create healthier school environments.
Register here: https://enlightenedschools.com/ld-custom-template/gender-equity-course/
17/02/2021
For educators looking for new ways to engage with students around the world. While you are there, check out the entire Girl Rising website for amazing opportunities to bring the world into your classrooms. Upper Elementary/Middle School/High School
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Connecting Your Students to the World in the Age of COVID - edWeb Explore strategies for helping students connect to the world, access their resilience and develop their personal agency.