The Myra Sadker Foundation announced availability of applications for its 2012 funding awards are now available. The foundation has three funding priorities to promote gender equity:

• doctoral dissertation awards

• teacher grants for classroom projects
• grants for student projects

Descriptions of each award as well as application requirements can be found at http://www.sadker.org/awards.html.

The Myra Sadker Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equity in and beyond schools. By working to eliminate gender bias, the Foundation enhances the academic, psychological, economic and physical potential of America’s children. The foundation supports research, training and special programs for teachers, parents, children and all those whose work and interests touch the lives of children. You can email or call President David Sadker for more information at 520.297.2319 or dsadker@gmail.com.