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Help!, School

Help! School + Learning

ORGS + WEB SITES
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
800-326-AAUW (800-326-2289)
www.aauw.org
Promotes equity, lifelong education, and positive societal change for all women and girls.

Girlstart
www.girlstart.org
This non-profit organization created to empower girls to excel in math, science, and technology.

Ms. Foundation for Women
212-742-2300
www.ms.foundation.org
Funds projects that nurture girls' leadership skills, including Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
212-545-7510
www.ncld.org
Information on learning disabilities and what help is available.

The Safe Schools Coalition
1-866-HF-ZONE-1 (Crisis Phone)
206-632-0622 (business phone)
www.safeschoolscoalition.org
A public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth. Offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents/guardians, and youth. The Crisis Phone is available 24/7.

Transitions Abroad
802-442-4827
www.transitionsabroad.com
Learn all about studying- or volunteering- abroad programs for teens.

BOOKS
Gutsy Girls: Young Women Who Dare
by Tina Schwager and Michele Schuerger
Meet 25 girls who are brave, determined and passionate. They share their stories of success, from breaking records in sports to traveling the world.

The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education
by Grace Llewellyn
For the motivated girl who doesn't like learning in the school environment, this inspiring classic has everything you need to know to "unschool" yourself and take charge of your education, including tips on how to talk to your parents about changing your education and Web resources that support your self-schooling adventure.

The Teenagers Guide to School Outside the Box
by Rebecca Greene
How to explore non-traditional education experiences from internships to volunteering to studying abroad.

Where Do I Go from Here?
by Esther Drill, Rebecca Odes, and Heather McDonald
From the creators of Gurl.com, this book discusses the many different types of post-high school experiences—from college, to volunteering, to taking a year off—to help you figure out where you might be happiest and alternative ways to learn.

Look It Up: Web Search Terms
"alternative education" + teen
"study abroad" + teen
"volunteer abroad" + teen
"independent study" + teen


llustration by Catherine LePage © Free Spirit Publishing Inc. 2005

 

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