Did you know that March is an annual declared month worldwide that pays tribute to women and their contributions in history and contemporary society? Women's History Month was passed in congress in 1987 also corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8th. This year's theme is Women's Education- empowerment through education, resource guides on historical female figures and other exhibits and collections are available from the library of congress on the link above.
Although the month is coming to an end, I am taking some time to appreciate the women in my life as well as think about those who have played a role in helping women and other groups gain access to advanced learning. Honorees include Emma Hart Willard, a higher education pioneer; Charlotte Forten Grimké, an educator and advocate for the education of African Americans; Annie Sullivan, a disability education architect known for her work with Helen Keller; Gracia Molina de Pick, a feminist educational reformer; and Brenda Flyswithhawks, an American Indian educator.
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