Throughout history, women have played a critical role in education, and have made significant strides in leadership roles within the field. However, they have also faced significant barriers to entry and advancement due to gender discrimination and cultural norms. In the early years of formal education, women were largely excluded from leadership roles. Education was […]

During the 1990s the positive development for women in education was the increasing number of women in leadership positions. Women continued to make strides in school administration, with many serving as school principals and superintendents. This created new opportunities for women to have a greater impact on educational policy and decision-making. The 1990s marked a […]

The 1990s were a decade of significant changes in public education. One major development was the increasing focus on standardized testing as a means of evaluating student achievement. The 1994 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) included provisions requiring states to develop and implement standardized testing programs. This led to the development […]

During the 1970s, women’s role in public education continued to evolve and expand. With the passage of Title IX in 1972, women gained greater opportunities to participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities, leading to increased female representation in sports teams and other activities. Additionally, women continued to make strides in leadership positions within the […]

Throughout history, the role of women in education has been crucial. Prior to the mid-19th century, women were often excluded from formal education and only received informal education within the home. However, women such as Catherine Beecher and Emma Willard advocated for the education of women, arguing that it was necessary for women to be […]

The Second World War brought challenge and question to tradition and status quo. Suddenly, the women who were relegated to roles directed by men were thrust forward and offered opportunity. Opportunity that until that moment women were denied access. post by SheLeadsEdu Hell Raiser: Jody Britten During this unprecedented time, 19 million women worked for […]