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Mashing Up Read Across America Day & Women's History Month

Today the wonderful world of books is being celebrated at schools and in homes all across the country in honor of Read Across America day, which of course coincides with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The man who’s responsible for helping kids learn to read for the last four decades.

Ways to Celebrate Girl Day (Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day)

Forget Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day! Our favorite day is February 21st, “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”! We are so happy to help spread the word about the movement started by our friends at National Engineer’s Week 12 years ago.

Women in Science - Why Girls Have to See One To Be One

A study show male images in science textbooks could be playing a large part in gender gap in science.

5 Ways To Teach Your Kids to Give Back

It’s that time of the year again. The new year is coming! And if you are anything like me you are probably planning in your mind the fresh new habits you are going to start with the kids back in school. But while putting together your 2018 goals don’t forget to add something new to […]

5 Tips for Navigating Back to School

If your kids haven't headed back to school yet, chances are they will be soon. And as always a new school year brings with it a whole new batch of challenges in the mission to raise strong healthy, happy SheHeroes and Heroes. We talk a lot about how difficult toy companies; magazines and television can make raising our […]

#HerStory 50 - Maria Montessori by Stacy Klingler

Educator Stacy Klingler shares the story of Italian physician Maria Montesorri and her ground-breaking work with child education. Montesorri is best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, as well as her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is still in use today in some public and private schools throughout the world. This podcast is […]

#HerStory 49: Bea Arthur by Kelsey Brannan

Video Producer Kelsey Brannon shares the story of actress and comedian Bea Arthur. Arthur was an American actress, comedian, singer, and animal rights activist whose career spanned seven glorious decades. Arthur received the second most nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series with nine. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory […]

#HerStory 48: Zora Neale Hurston by Tonya Matthews

One of the preeminent writers of 19th century African-American life, the story of Zora Neale Hurston is shared by academic and poet Tonya Matthews. Zora Neale Hurston was an American novelist, short story writer, folklorist, and anthropologist, but best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells […]

#HerStory 47: Queen Elizabeth I by Katherine Kane

Katherine Kane, Director of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, tells the story of one of histories most revered figures, Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells the stories of 50 historical women, not through names and dates of textbooks, but through […]

#HerStory 46: Zitkala-Sa by Shelby Knox

Activist and young women’s leaders Shelby Knox shares the story of Zitkala-Sa, Sioux writer, musician, composer, and political activist. Her later books in English were among the first works to bring traditional Native American stories to a widespread white readership. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells the stories of 50 historical women, not […]

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