Female representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (or STEM) jobs is increasing, especially in health-care-related jobs. But women are still largely underrepresented in other STEM ...

Be strong, smart, and bold. That's the motto of Girls Inc., a nonprofit that is teaching girls skills to help them reach their full potential. Among a number of other programs, high school and middle ...

The evidence that educating girls creates healthier, wealthier, fairer, and more stable communities is overwhelming—so why isn’t every girl getting a quality education? The barriers, particularly for ...

While gender differences in learning math have long been debated, new research debunks an old myth about the math abilities of boys and girls. Women have surpassed men in college enrollment and degree ...

The power of education shines through in Sierra Leone with the implementation of the Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient (EAGER) program. This program has created new and life-changing ...

BERKELEY, Calif. - Tucked away in the city of Berkeley is an after-school nonprofit that is 100% devoted to young girls. It’s a 3,600-square-foot wood shop where 9 to 18-year-old girls are taught for ...

The Even Strength Girls Learn to Play program is designed to ensure a positive experience for girls new to hockey. It provides girls with a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment to learn the ...

For example, when they are reminded of boys' dominance in learning math, they perform lower on academic tests. The stereotype acts as a stressor to performance. Girls who have a growth vs. a fixed ...