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Celebrate the 43rd Anniversary of Title IX at a briefing on Monday, July 27 from 3:30PM – 5PM at the Hill-Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 562! The briefing will cover what Title IX has already helped us accomplish and where we’re going next.
Title IX: Congressional Support for Gender Equity in Education
Opening Remarks: Senator Barbara Mikulski (invited)
The History of Congressional Support for Title IX: Lisa Maatz, Chair, NCWGE and Director of Government Relations, American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Improving Title IX’s Implementation:
- Full Implementation: The Big Picture Sue Klein, Education Equity Director, Feminist Majority Foundation
- Gender Equity in the ESEA/Every Child Achieves Act? Erin Prangley, Assoc. Director for Government Relations, AAUW
Gender Equity in Education Legislation: Moderator, Neena Chaudhry, Senior Counsel and Director of Equal Opportunities in Athletics, National Women’s Law Center
- Sex Disaggregated Data to Identify and Remedy Sex Discrimination: Nancy Hogshead Makar, CEO, Champion Women
- Title IX’s Role in Stopping Sexual Harassment and Assault: Lisalyn Jacobs, Vice President for Government Relations, Legal Momentum
Moderated Q&A (Remaining Time) — the role of Title IX Coordinators: Connie Cordovilla, American Federation of Teachers
RSVP and questions to Sue Klein, sklein@feminist.org 703-522-2214. (RSVP desired, but not Required.) There will be light refreshments and handouts!
