As the old saying goes, everyone complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. So it seems, sometimes, when it comes to the very real and persistent skills gap that drags down our entire economy. For those unaware of the term, the skills gap refers to the split between the kinds of skills that employers are looking for in their workers and those that job candidates actually possess.
Debbie Sterling: Promoting STEM in the Pink Toy Aisle
Debbie Sterling Goldieblox
August 19, 2014
If you take a stroll down the “pink” aisle at the toy store, you’ll come across princesses, dress-up kits and dolls. With an abundance of these popular items, it’s no wonder research shows that girls lose interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields as early as age 8. While all of these items are a great way for girls to interact and imagine, it’s time for us to alter the way we think about toys for girls.
