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The National Coalition of Girls' Schools and The National Science Foundation

have a series of resources on girls and technology. Included are an idea book, a video and resource guide which include tips for parents and teachers, technology in the classroom, girls on the net, girls and computer games, girls and work in the 21st century, lesson plans for teachers, and bibliography and resources. Ordering information can be found at their web site or by writing to: The National Coalition of Girls' School, 228 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 or by calling 978 287-4485, email: ncgs@ncgs.org.

Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) Publishing Center

WEEA Publishing Center is a national resource center providing gender-fair multicultural materials, training, consulting, and referrals. WEEA Publishing Center is a means to access the latest information in gender equity and to reach experts in the field. For more information, call (800) 225-3088.

The Equity Institute

The Equity Institute develops curriculum with a gender-equity focus for elementary students. Among its projects is "Women In Science" which features fifteen women in science. Includes a video, curriculum, and teacher's guide. For more information, call (301) 654-2904.

Women's Action Alliance

The Women's Action Alliance is a national organization working through community based organizations that has an ongoing committment to gender equity in education. Produces a two-page publication entitled, "Anti-Bias Checklist" which allows teachers to see how they interact with their students, particularly in math, science, and computer science, to determine to what degree they may demonstrate bias in the classroom. The Women's Action Alliance also attempts to provide resources that work to increase girls interest in math and science. Its most recent project is a three-tiered mentor project entitled, "Buddies Exploring Science Together (BEST)". For more information, call, (212) 532-8330.

EQUALS, Lawrence Hall of Science: University of California, Berkeley

EQUAL provides teacher training and curriculum materials to promote female participation in mathematics courses and math based careers. For more information call (510) 642-1823.

Educational Equity Concepts.

Educational Equity Concepts, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that develops program materials for teachers and parents. Its focus in science includes programs for very young children and for people who may have been left out of the science pipeline (girls, underrepresented minorities, disabled students). One of its major projects is "Playtime is Science". This program contains hands-on activities that parents can use to get children to begin thinking like scientists. For more information, call (212) 725-1803.

The Math/Science Network

The Math/Science Network is a non-profit membership organization of educators, scientists, mathematicians, parents, community leaders, and government and corporate representatives whose mission is to promote the continuing development in mathematics and science of all people, with the particular emphasis on the needs of women and girls. The major goal of this organization is to increase the participation, retention, and advancement of girls and women in mathematics, science, and technology. The Math/Science Network is the founding organization and national coordinators for Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics Conferences (EYH). For more information, call (510) 430-2222.

American Association of University Women

This organization is responsible for producing the landmark 1992 study, "AAUW Report: How Schools Shortchange Girls". AAUW publishes documents targeted at increasing gender equity in the classroom. For more information, call (800) 326-2289.

Girls Incorporated/Operation SMART

Operation SMART is a program established by Girls Inc. in 1985 to encourage girls to persist in math and science--and stay on the track towards good jobs and satisfying lives. Operation SMART is based on research, developed in consultation with the experts in the field, and rigorously evaluated. This program provides girls with hands-on experiences and introduces them to careers in science, math and technology. Operation SMART provides teacher training and support. For more information, call (212) 689-3700.

National Women's History Project

The National Women's History Project develops and distributes posters, videos, and curriculum materials. One important resource for use in math and science is, "Women, Numbers, and Dreams" . This organization also produces National Women's History Month Celebration items. For more information, call (707) 838-6000.

Agency Instructional Technology (AIT)

AIT produces and distributes core curriculum videos for K-12 education.There are over 3000 titles in this collection. An important video series for the classroom is the "Women in Science" videotape series. For more information, call (800) 457-4509.

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