This year, Glenview will add a night of family science. At Lincoln School, Kekelis has also initiated a support group for fourth grade girls. This is very important for girls. GESA, founded by teacher-educator Dolores Grayson, trains trainers from school districts, who then give workshops for their teachers. The training highlights subtle ways teachers unintentionally enforce racial and gender inequality in the classroom.
Teachers generally wait longer for boys than girls.
Students react to the expectations you place on them. Even the most well-meaning teachers can unconsciously reinforce sexism. Boys get more chances to speak, more praise and suggestions, more hugs. The teachers also get an individual self-assessment worksheet, highlighting two or three specific areas for them to work on.