This is the third in a series of AEIdeas posts to celebrate Women’s History Month. The posts look at the progress women have made in different areas. By now the story of the gains women have made in ...

As women fought to claim higher education—from the early republic to today—race and gender determined who was allowed in, and each gain sparked a backlash aimed at restoring the status quo. Four ...

When I speak with elementary educators at conferences or professional learning sessions, I often encounter a Black history that begins and ends with Martin Luther King Jr., the Civil Rights Movement, ...

Gymnast Simone Biles is a force of historic impact. She is also powerful proof to women and women education leaders of what is possible when strong women prioritize their well-being and emerge from ...

In December, the latest “Women in the Workplace” report from Lean In and McKinsey made a claim that dominated headlines: Women are experiencing a notable “ambition gap.” They note that less women are ...

Every day, without fame or fanfare, women inspire, support, and strengthen their families, communities, and our country. Women’s History Month presents a great opportunity to celebrate the tremendous ...

How does education affect women's desire to have children? In a new study, researchers from IIASA, the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), the University of Vienna and the ...