Tag Archives: Title IX
Olympians can inspire us on and off the playing field
The Olympics are inspirational in many ways. We sit breathless watching people do what seems impossible — super-human, if you will. As I wrote in the last post, the 2012 … Continue reading
Feminism gold medals at 2012 Olympics
Every time the Olympics rolls around I can’t help but get a little excited. Ever since I was a kid, I’d sit in front of the TV and marvel at … Continue reading
A look back at pre-Title IX days
Today’s post is part of the National Women’s Law Center blog carnival celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX, landmark legislation passed in 1972 that gender equity in every educational … Continue reading
Feminist Files: It’s not me, it’s you edition
Mama’s got the magic… of Prozac: New study finds the stay-at-home moms are more depressed than either their working-mom counterparts or working women without kids. They also are more likely … Continue reading
Celebrate 40 years of Title IX with WRIN
This looks cool: Equity in Education: Celebrating 40 Years of Title IXEquity in Education: Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX Thursday, April 19, 2012 3:00 to 5:00 pm Panel Discussion, … Continue reading
Celebrating 40 years of Title IX: National Girls and Women in Sports Day
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Title IX, today is National Women and Girls in Sports Day. Wow… 40 years. And what a legacy! While it’s true that Title … Continue reading
Title IX: Rally for girls sports
The National Women’s Law Center is hosting a Title IX webinar tomorrow called Rally for Girls’ Sports. Title IX, which became law in 1972, is designed to create equity for … Continue reading
Are you ready for some football?
It’s fall and for a lot of people — myself included — that means it’s time for football. (Go Ducks!) But these days it’s not just a matter of college … Continue reading
In case you missed it…
Some tidbits from the interwebs to ease you in on Monday morning: You know what helps me chase away a case of the Mondays? A 140-character tweet from my favorite … Continue reading
