Warm-up:
1. Athletics was never discussed or mentioned as Title IX language was originally drafted. Does this surprise you? Explain why or why not?
2. In addition to athletics, Title IX seeks equal opportunity and protection for both sexes in the following areas: access to higher education and career education, education for pregnant and parenting students, employment, learning environments, math and science, sexual harassment, standardized testing, and technology.
What do you think is meant by learning environment?
Why do you think “pregnant/parenting students” has been included?
3. Based on your understanding of Title IX evaluate its impact at HHS. What areas could be improved? Which are good examples of equal access?
2. In addition to athletics, Title IX seeks equal opportunity and protection for both sexes in the following areas: access to higher education and career education, education for pregnant and parenting students, employment, learning environments, math and science, sexual harassment, standardized testing, and technology.
What do you think is meant by learning environment?
Why do you think “pregnant/parenting students” has been included?
3. Based on your understanding of Title IX evaluate its impact at HHS. What areas could be improved? Which are good examples of equal access?
Objective:
SWBAT list and explain the goals of Congressional legislation intended to promote fairness and equality in American society.