Expect
the Best From a Girl- This website is targeted
at parents and includes tips on how to build self-esteem,
facts about women and work, information on women's
colleges with direct links to events, and a list of
resources and publications.
http://www.academic.org
Femina-
A searchable directory of resources by, for, and about
women and girls. Includes topics such as health, computers
and science, entertainment, activities, and magazines.
http://www.femina.com
Girl
Power: 4 Grownups- This page is targeted
specifically at parents and provides advice, fact
sheets, categorized links, publications, and a special
section for dads with daughters.
http://www.girlpower.gov/AdultsWhoCare/index.htm
Girls
Scouts of the USA- This website contains
art, stories, poetry, book reviews, surveys, and a
girl talk section for younger girls with a few areas
of interest for young women and leaders.
http://www.girlscouts.org
Girl
Tech- This website is geared towards girls
and contains a wide variety of links, reviews of Internet
sites, and a web search for issues concerning girls.
The Parents and Mentors of Girls section offers research
and information on girl's development with direct
links to articles, essays, and websites.
http://www.girltech.com
Girls
Count- Provides information for parents,
relatives, friends, educators, employers, and organizations.
Offers an online newsletter, list of recommended reading
with a direct link to amazon.com, online articles
on a variety of topics, as well as statistics on girls
in math, science, and technology.
http://www.girlscount.org
Girls
Incorporated- Dedicated to inspiring all
girls to be strong, smart, and bold, the Girls Inc.
website focuses on research and advocacy programs,
in addition to fun and empowering activities for girls.
http://www.girlsinc.org
Ms.
Foundation for Women- The Girl Force/Girl
World web pages provide information on Take Our Daughters
to Work Day; Girls, Young Women, and Leaderships programs;
Girl Tech; as well as resources on girls, press clips,
and facts on women and girls.
http://ms.foundation.org
Myra
Sadker Advocates for Gender Equity- Named
after Myra Sadker, a researcher, educator, and supporter
of gender equity issues, this website is dedicated
to eliminating gender bias in and beyond schools.
Includes various articles on equity as well as a reader's
guide and site links.
http://www.sadker.org
The
National Coalition of Girls Schools- A network
of girls' schools that promotes the academic, social,
and psychological growth of all girls, this website
provides information for parents, girls, and educators.
Includes an extensive list of recommended reading
and publications, as well as a great list of links
to sites on a broad range of topics concerning girls,
equity, and education.
http://www.ncgs.org
The
National Women's History Project- This website
includes information on women's history month, as
well as details on events, a catalogue of learning
materials, tips for teachers, and links.
http://www.nwhp.org
The
Office on Women's Health- This website contains
a section on Girl and Adolescent Health that focuses
on a variety of issues such as violence, body image,
relationships, peer pressure, sexuality, and disability.
http://www.4woman.org/owh/girl.htm
Voices
on The Web- A three-year project that encourages
girls to participate in math, science, and technology.
This website contains various articles and research
papers, as well as curriculum materials, equity resources,
and web links.
http://www.ael.org/nsf/voices
The
Wellesley Centers for Women- From the nation's
largest women's research center, this website provides
a multitude of information on women and girls including
reflections on current issues, research on a wide
variety of topics, publications, news, and links.
http://www.wcwonline.org/index.html
Women,
Girls, and Education- This website maintained
by the Association of College and Research Libraries
provides an extensive list of resources (websites,
databases, periodicals, discussion lists, etc.) on
curriculum, pedagogy, research, and funding to support
girls and women in education.
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/womened.htm#Research
YWCA- The YWCA's website outlines
current programs, involvement opportunities, a listing
of local facilities and programs, and current news
and events.
http://www.ywca.org
