Overcoming Gender Inequity in Schools with Jason Ablin

Gender disparity has always existed in the education system. As we become more aware of the inequity that happens between boys and girls, how does the construct of gender identity fall into this as well? It requires the ability to deepen our knowledge and shift our actions. Today’s guest has been studying how to create equity and fairness for all students in the system. Jason Ablin has been training teachers to create gender aware classrooms for the past 15 years. Listen as we discuss implicit bias, the gradual change of the educational system and the importance of creating safe spaces for all students. Do not miss these highlights:04:27 - Jason’s experience with gender and educationin his early career.09:55 – Being aware of how our implicit bias is influencing the students14:55 – The generational lens of math is for men and language is for women.19:40 – Why women in STEM is such an extraordinary thing and the inducement of anxiety in boys that are not capable in mathematics.26:06 – The importance of creating inclusive, equitable spaces for all individuals in the educational system knowing that there are adults that will embrace them for who they truly are.31:13 – The question of the week – Should parents ask their kids if they are LGTBQ?  About our Guest:Jason Ablin (@JasonAblin) is the author of The Gender Equation in Schools: How To Create Equity and Fairness For All Students. He has served as a teacher, department chair, principal, and head of school. He holds national certification in leadership coaching and mentoring from the National Association of School Principals and has been supporting and mentoring new leaders throughout the country for over 15 years. At American Jewish University’s Graduate School for Jewish Education and Leadership and in school-based teacher workshops, he trains teachers to create gender aware classrooms and has taught year-long courses regarding the relationship between cognitive neuroscience and education. He is also the founder and director of AJU’s Mentor Teacher Certification Program.Social Media:Twitter: @jasonablinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.ablin.7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonablin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ablin-665749176/Post: https://post.news/@jasonablinWebsite: Ablineducation.comBlog:  Educating GenderBook: The Gender Equation in Schools: How to Create Equity and Fairness for All StudentsMyWebsite: Ablin Educational Services, LLC.  As Mentioned in Episode:Become part of the Rainbow Stories, Compilation Book for Parents, Teens and Allies, at