I have no doubt that this was the most meaningful professional development program I’ve ever participated in. I was endlessly inspired and received a wealth of ideas, both from the other participants and also from the lecturer. I feel I still have a lot to learn and bring to my school - and even to my personal life - and this, to me, is a blessing.
The group work allowed us to get to know each other more intimately. I found it very meaningful when the participants shared with the group and I felt like I was going through a personal journey, gaining new insights into myself and the gendered environment I grew up in.
When my attention was drawn to the gender biases around me in the educational system, I came to realize they can be found in every corner. I was stunned by the broad prevalence of gender biases and my lack of awareness about them as a woman, and I think this marks the exact moment at which my worldview changed.
I was stunned and deeply struck to discover the prevalence of gender biases and inequality in our everyday lives - everywhere I go, in every classroom I enter, and in every document I read or write. This professional development program enabled me to understand that change is possible.
Instructional videos for kindergarten teachers in collaboration with Strauss
In 2024, the Institute collaborated with Strauss to develop and produc three short, accessible informational videos for educational staff and parents of young children.
Gender Equity Certification in Education for Schools in the Tel Aviv District
The certification guides schools and kindergartens in the Tel Aviv District to create educational environments where all students have the right to develop a broad set of skills and explore diverse fields without being restricted by gender-based barriers
