Here is an oldie but goodie that bears repeating.
With all of the emphasis on the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) as being the pathway forward for the United States of America to remain competitive, we sometimes need reminders that we should be encouraging our girls to pursue these fields.
The March 2010 "In Brief" section of the American Psychological Association's Monitor on Psychology covered a study examining data of nearly 500,000 students from around the world.
Girls have no appreciable innate difference in ability at STEM subjects compared to their male peers.
Girls were much more likely to do well in countries where women were:
1) wealthier
2) better-educated
3) more politically active.
Yes, it is good for women to be rich, wise, and powerful. It is good for their countries too.
And it would be really good for America. Maybe that can be a new American value.
P.S. Great thanks and kudos to all of you empowering, forward-thinking educators, parents, and role-models out there. You know who you are.
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