While the NCTE has addressed gender inclusive language and diversity in
reading materials, they have remained strangely silent when it comes to
equity in language arts courses and extracurricular activities. There are
a
number of articles and statements on the need for equity in math,
athletics,
and technology, but when it comes to their own discipline they seem to be
blind. However, it should be noted that the 2001 Spring Convention contains
a
number of sessions on techniques to make courses "more responsive to the
needs of boys." This may be an indication of a difference in priorities
between the leadership of NCTE and the members "in the trenches."
Stephanie Barlow
sabwestvir@aol.com
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