All students should get the help they need to succeed in school and prepare for college and careers. But right now, too many girls confront challenges that undermine their success in school.

Affirmative Action in Education

Affirmative action programs have played a critical role in opening up educational opportunities for women ― but now, equal access to education is under attack.

Athletics

A federal law, Title IX, makes it illegal for schools to discriminate against students because of their sex ― which means that girls have the same right to play as boys.

Let Her Learn

Too many girls are being pushed out of school as a result of unfair discipline practices, or because they aren’t getting the support they need to deal with trauma, harassment, and other negative experiences.

Pregnant & Parenting Students

For young parents, parenthood isn’t the end of the road. It’s essential that pregnant and parenting students not only have equal access to education, but also receive support to help them succeed in school.

School Discipline & Pushout Prevention

For students who are at risk of dropping out or who are pushed out of school ― many of whom are girls of color ― equal educational opportunities remain out of reach.

Science, Technology & Career Education

Traditionally male-dominated careers, like construction and engineering, tend to offer better pay than traditionally female fields. Women deserve equal access to career and technical education programs in fields leading to high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand jobs.

Sexual Harassment & Assault in Schools

Both sexual harassment and sexual violence are prohibited in schools under federal law ― yet many students still experience harassment and assault, which can have a devastating impact on their lives.

Single-Sex Education

Federal law requires all students to be treated equally in school, regardless of gender. That means schools can’t separate classes based on gender stereotypes that harm both boys and girls.
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Experts in Action

Fatima Goss Graves

Senior Vice President for Program

“Too many girls of color across the country are missing out on the lifelong benefits of playing sports.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

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