Challenges to the Teaching Profession
Currently, there is a major shortage of K-12 teachers in the United States. Low pay is one of the major reasons many people are avoiding or leaving teaching.
Currently, there is a major shortage of K-12 teachers in the United States. Low pay is one of the major reasons many people are avoiding or leaving teaching.
When it comes to 'innate' abilities, there's no evidence whatsoever to support the notion that boys are better at math and science. Yet these limiting stereotypes persist.
AAUW remains committed to ensuring strong academic principles and bias-free public education that closes the achievement gap for all children — objectives at the heart of the Elementary and Secondary…
AAUW strongly supports providing an excellent education for all children, not private school vouchers for a few.
AAUW supports promoting and strengthening science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, especially for girls and underrepresented populations.
AAUW advocates for equitable climates free from harassment and bullying, as well as freedom from violence and fear of violence in schools.
AAUW strongly supports the vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education.
As soon as girls start school, they encounter attitudes and expectations about what they 'should' and 'shouldn't' do. This continues throughout their schooling, steering them toward certain career paths and…
Attitudes and expectations about how girls and boys perform academically — and behave socially — push children toward certain pathways. It's time to open all roads to everyone, regardless of…
Harassment, assault and even violence stand in the way of girls' and women's access to an equal education. We need to do more to make it stop!