The goal of this practice guide is to formulate specific and coherent evidence-based recommendations that educators can use to encourage girls in the fields of math and science. The practice guide includes specific recommendations for educators and the quality of evidence that supports these recommendations.

http://nces.ed.gov/PUBSEARCH/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=NCER20072003

This report is in the public domain.
Halpern, D., Aronson, J., Reimer, N., Simpkins, S., Star, J., and Wentzel, K. (2007). Encouraging Girls in Math and Science (NCER 2007-2003). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Research, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education.
This report is available for download on the IES website at http://ncer.ed.gov.