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When NASA astronauts first walked on the moon in 1969, eight-year-old Pamela Melroy was watching. Very few people who saw the Eagle land have forgotten the sight, but for Pam, the experience was more than awe-inspiring-it changed the course of her life. |
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The Women’s Colleges Comparative Alumnae Research Project is organized around key factors identified by education researchers Alexander Astin, Ernest T. Pascarella and Patrick T. Terenzini as critical to educational effectiveness, specifically, those elements of the college environment that contribute to students’ positive outcomes: Interaction between faculty and students; A strong community and peer interactions both inside and outside the classroom; A challenging, active classroom environment. This study assesses lasting effects, from 1970-1997. MORE » |
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Women's Global Education Project. Women’s Global believes that universal education, gender equality and empowerment of women are critical to a society’s development. Their mission is to provide access to education and develop training program that empower women and girls to build better lives and foster equitable communities. Website includes their mission, history, people, in-country partners, news & resources and how to get involved. MORE » |
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Women's Education Worldwide. Women’s Education Worldwide (WEW) is a new organization bringing together the presidents and chief academic officers of women’s colleges and universities from around the world and other leaders in women’s education. MORE » |
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Girls Global Education Fund. Girls Global Education Fund (GGEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 1996 to send girls to school who would otherwise be denied an education. GGEF is unique in that we are the only organization whose sole mission is to send girls to schools. Website features Girls Stories, Teachers Stories, About the Program and Issues. MORE » |
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Global Education of Girls Is Key to Development. |
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Girls' and Women's Education. |
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“Her Life Depends On It,” is the most comprehensive compilation of research to date about the impact of physical activity on the physical, psychological and cultural health of girls. The report points to physical activity and sport as fundamental solutions for many of the serious health and social problems faced by girls. These include obesity, heart disease, substance abuse, teen pregnancy and depression – which accounts for much of the more than $1 trillion spent on healthcare for treating these issues. MORE » |
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June 2007 marked the 35th anniversary of Title IX -- the pivotal legislation credited with increasing gender equity in sports. In addition to celebrating, the Women’s Sports Foundation unveiled original research, entitled Who's Playing College Sports? Trends in Participation. This study provides the most accurate and comprehensive examination of participation trends to date. MORE » |
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| The National Survey of Student Engagement(NSSE) is designed to obtain, on an annual basis, information from scores of colleges and universities nationwide about student participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results will provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. MORE » |
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