Advocates and Attorneys, You Can Make a Difference!

Has someone contacted you because they believe inequities exist at their school?

Are you aware of situations in your community where girls are treated worse than boys?

If so, you can do something. Here are just a few ideas:

• Use the resources of this website to check out the school and identify where there are Title IX problems.
• Talk to the principal or other school officials, such as the athletic director or the guidance counselor.
• Find out who is the Title IX coordinator at your school.
• Talk to parents and see if their children have had similar experiences - contact the PTA.
• Get in touch with organizations, like the sponsors of this site, who can help you.
• Contact your school board or your state or county representatives.
• Write a letter to the editor of your local paper.
• Get a reporter interested in writing a story about the problem.
• Help students, parents or coaches to file a complaint with the Office For Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education to protest the inequities.
• Help students, parents or coaches to go to court to challenge the discrimination. Check out Breaking Down Barriers

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