Have you tried contacting the National Women's Law Center in DC? They are
specifically doing work in this area I think, of course they will likely be
advocates. If you want information on the other side of the coin, contact
the ACLU, I believe they've successfully litigated against female-only
classes in New York. Single sex education, per se, is prohibited with
public monies I believe.
Equity advocates fought against it, originally because separate facilities
were not equal for females and males. With regard to single sex classes
versus. separate schools, I believe this may be a gray area with no
unifying Supreme Court Decision but I'm not sure.
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Donna Milgram
Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science
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1150 Ballena Blvd, Suite 102
Alameda, CA 94501
510-749-0200 ext. 101 (phone) 510-749-0500 (fax)
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From: "Barbara J Tavares" <btavares@hawaii.edu>
Subject: [EDEQUITY] Title IX and Single Gender Classes
Would like opinions or anecdotes from anyone knowledgeable about the
balance between Title IX requirements and projects to ameliorate past
traditions of gender inequities in enrollment.
We have a high school project that is trying to increase female enrollment,
participation, and completion in information technology
courses. They have 3 classes reserved for females students, although the
courses are also available to males and females in mixed classes as
well. The 3 "project" classes are offering the same credit, and also
doing some adaptations aimed at maintaining high interest among girls.
Is this legal?
If not, if "project" classes admit boys who specifically request
admission, is it legal?
Are there other issues that we should be aware of?
Any illumination will be greatly appreciated.
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