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From: Teaching Tolerance [TeachingTolerance@newsletter.tolerance.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 10:23 AM
To: waldman@mamkschools.org
Subject: The Political Gender Gap

The ABCs of Women's History Month
Despite Nancy Pelosi's election as Speaker of the House, a gender gap persists in U.S. politics. This edition of the ABCs (Anti-Bias Classroom) can help you connect women's history with the modern-day fight for political equality.

Upper Grades Activity: Media Portrayals of Gender in Politics
Middle Grades Activity: Gender Dialogue
Early Grades Activity: Gender Shouldn't Limit You!

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