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The Ohio Council
of teachers of mathematics is working to improve equity in their
schools. See their website at
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Contact Melissa Hosten WME Bibliographies WME periodically creates a bibliography of articles on gender equity research. Our latest bibliography is available only to members but you can Download an earlier bibliography
WMEs
general purpose is to promote the mathematics education of girls and
women
Specifically, its aims are:
1.
Promote leadership among women in the broad mathematics education
community.
2. Serve as a clearinghouse for ideas and resources
in the area of women and mathematics.
3. Effect change within
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the
mathematics education community in general with regard to issues of
women and mathematics.
4. Encourage research in the area of
women and mathematics, especially research that identifies factors that
contribute to the study of mathematics by women.
5. Emphasize
the need for programs for students and teachers at all grade levels that
help promote the study of mathematics by females.
6. Facilitate
communications networks for specific interest groups, such as
elementary teachers, secondary teachers, teacher educators, and doctoral
students.
7. Encourage and organize programs and meetings
focusing on women and mathematics at annual and regional NCTM meetings.
8.
Publish a newsletter to serve as a general communications link among
all educators concerned with the issues of women in mathematics.
9.
Encourage and aid NCTM in developing programs, activities, and/or
materials for students, teachers, and teacher educators, which promote
awareness of the need for females to continue to study mathematics.
10.
Monitor NCTM publications and programs for sexist assumptions, behavior
and language.
11. Work cooperatively with other organizations
to further our common goals.
