Calvert Library and Commission for women host Dr. Bernice Sandler, Godmother of Title IX (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Special Presentation from Title IX Pioneer, Dr. Bernice Sandler

 

Forty-one years ago, a law was passed that forever changed education for women and girls.  This law was Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  Today most of us take for granted that admission to law schools and medical schools is based on merit, not gender.  But, before Title IX, almost no women, no matter how highly qualified, were admitted.  Today, most of us assume that is natural to have girls as well as boys interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic teams.  But, before Title IX, that was not the norm at all.

 

Calvert Library and Calvert County Commission for Women are hosting a special presentation by Dr. Bernice Sandler, who has been called "The Godmother of Title IX" by the New York Times.  Attendees will have the opportunity to network at a reception beginning at 6 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. 

 

Margaret Dunkle, Chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women, will introduce Bernice (“Bunny”) Sandler, who is her good friend and mentor, as well as Title IX pioneer who will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame next fall.

 

This inspiring expert will talk about how things used to be – before Title IX – as well as challenges today and what the future holds for equal educational opportunities for women and girls.  You will hear the real story of why Title IX was needed when it became law 41 years ago, and why it is still needed today.  There will also be an opportunity for questions and sharing. 

 

Dr. Sandler is a Senior Scholar at the Women’s Research and Education Institute in Washington, DC and is well-known for her expertise in women’s educational equity as well as in sexual harassment.  She played a major role in the development and passage of Title IX in addition to other laws prohibiting sex discrimination in education.  For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or check the website at calvert.lib.md.us. 

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

Phone 410-535-0291

Fax 410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

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