Title IX was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972. Thursday marks 50 years since gender equality in education became a civil right in America, allowing opportunities that our mothers and grandmothers never had. FOX13
Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex – which includes sexual orientation and gender identity – in education programs or activities that receive federal money.Former Bishop Blanchet High School's Terry Wilkinson coached girls' basketball for 21 seasons. He says young women in sports walked with a different stride, they had pride in themselves – in the classroom and in the hallways.We live in a state with countless female role models.
Another WIAA trailblazer helps us go back to life before Title IX. One recently retired head coach in our region never got to play for a high school volleyball team. Laurie Creighton found a way to make a major impact as a longtime coach instead.Noelle Quinn has reached some high places. Two WNBA championships: one as a player, one as a coach. A few of her players now sat down with Seattle Storm co-owner Ginny Gilder to talk Title IX.
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