What Companies Can Gain From Supporting Education: Experts Weigh In

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Christine Michel Carter, a Forbes contributor since 2016 with over 18 years of editorial experience, covers (including maternal mental health and black maternal health), working mothers (including guilt, burnout, the gender pay gap, the broken rung, toxic femininity, the motherhood penalty, and employee resource groups), and the care economy...

As American Education Week begins, it’s time to honor the educators and staff supporting our public schools. But beyond recognition, this week offers a chance to reflect on the critical relationship between K-12 education, gender equity, and economic growth—especially for working mothers.

Women, particularly mothers, also often face the stereotype of being less committed to their roles, leading to fewer promotions and lower pay compared to their male counterparts or child-free peers. “Working mothers already face what is known as the—conscious and unconscious biases that lead to wage gaps and fewer advancement opportunities,” explains Erin Souza-Rezendes, Vice President of Global Communications for. “In fact, a woman’s earning power drops by 4% for every child she has.

Human resources departments are uniquely positioned to champion policies that strengthen K-12 education. By aligning corporate goals with education advocacy, HR leaders can drive workforce retention, create equitable opportunities, and enhance productivity. This also signals to employees—mainly working mothers—that their challenges are understood and supported.

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