Lynette Long facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lynette Long
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Long in 2017
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Bronx, New York, United States
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| Citizenship | United States, Italy |
| Education | Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Chemistry, Master of Science in Mathematics, Doctorate in Educational and Counseling Psychology |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Occupation | University Professor, Author, Playwright, Political Organizer, President of Equal Visibility Everywhere, Museum Curator |
| Known for | Advocate for the Rights of Women and Children |
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Notable work
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Author of The Handbook for Latchkey Children and Their Working Parents |
Lynette Long is a well-known author, professor, and advocate. She has written over thirty books and many articles. Dr. Long is an expert in teaching math, especially to young girls. She is also famous for helping to create the term "latchkey children" with her husband, Thomas Long. They wrote a book called Handbook for Latchkey Children and Their Working Parents.
Dr. Long is the leader of a group called Equal Visibility Everywhere. This group works to make sure women are seen more often in important places and on national symbols. She has also been involved in politics, helping with campaigns. Lynette Long is a strong supporter of women's rights.
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Education and Learning
Lynette Long has studied many subjects. In 1969, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. She studied both zoology (the study of animals) and chemistry. After that, she continued her studies at the same university. She earned a master's degree in Mathematics. Then, she completed her Ph.D. in educational and counseling psychology.
Equal Visibility Everywhere: Making Women Visible
Dr. Long started and leads a group called Equal Visibility Everywhere (EVE). This group is a non-profit organization. Its main goal is to research and highlight how few women are shown on national symbols. These symbols include money, stamps, statues, and historical markers.
Women on Currency and Statues
Dr. Long was the first person to point out that no women were shown on U.S. paper money. Because of her work and other groups, the Treasury Department will now feature women on our currency. Her research also showed that only nine out of one hundred statues in National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol honored women. She helped make sure a statue of Amelia Earhart was placed there. Dr. Long also helped remove a statue of a Confederate General. It was replaced with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune, an important Black educator. Her efforts have led to more statues of women being created across the country.
Honoring Women with Historical Markers
Dr. Long is also leading the Florida Women's Historical Marker Initiative. This project aims to increase the number of historical markers in Florida that honor women. In 2017, only six out of 950 markers in Florida honored women. Since then, Dr. Long has helped get funding for many new markers. These include markers for Miami Founder Julia Tuttle and aviator Amelia Earhart. In 2024, Dr. Long helped pass a law in Florida. This law will require the state to honor 100 more women with historical markers in the next ten years.
Dr. Long's research on how few women are shown in public has been widely published. She often speaks at events about this important topic.
Latchkey Children: Home Alone
Dr. Long helped create the term "latchkey kid". She also brought attention to the challenges these children faced. As a principal, she noticed students wearing house keys around their necks. She talked to these students and learned they often felt lonely or scared when home alone after school.
Research and Books
These talks led her to do a lot of research. She interviewed hundreds of latchkey children, their parents, and adults who used to be latchkey kids. Her work was published in books like The Handbook for Latchkey Children and Their Working Parents. She also wrote On My Own: The Kids Self-Care. Her research has been featured by many news outlets and in countless articles.
Media Appearances
Because of her important research, Dr. Long has been a guest on many TV and radio shows. These include popular programs like The Today Show and Good Morning America. She was also a national spokesperson for companies like Thomas J. Lipton and Pets are Wonderful. Dr. Long even hosted her own radio show in Okinawa, Japan. It was called ONE-ON-ONE WITH DR. LYNETTE LONG. The show helped U.S. Service Members talk about problems from being stationed overseas.
University Professor
Dr. Long has taught at several universities. She was a professor at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore. She also taught at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she taught for the University of Maryland – University College in South Korea and Japan. She has taught over thirty different courses. These classes covered subjects like psychology, education, and mathematics.
Mathematics Education
Dr. Long has written more than 20 math books for students of all ages. Her books have been translated into other languages, like Spanish. She has also created math labs and designed math games. She is the founder of Color Math Pink. This award-winning website helps improve girls’ math skills.
U.S. Politics
Dr. Long has written many articles about American politics for newspapers. She was very active in the 2008 and 2016 presidential campaigns for Hillary Clinton. In 2016, she was a leader for Hillary Clinton's campaign in Florida. She helped organize volunteers across the state. Dr. Long was also chosen as a delegate for Florida at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Museum Curator
Lynette Long has helped create many museum exhibits. She worked with different groups in Miami Beach, Florida. Some of these exhibits include:
- "The Legacy Couple's Project" (2022)
- "Women Who Made a Difference" (2020 and 2023)
- "Unfinished Business" (2020), which celebrated 100 years of women's right to vote.
- "Ten Women Superstars Who Performed on Miami Beach" (2024).
Plays
Dr. Long has also written plays. Her plays often focus on topics important to women.
- One in Two: We Won the Right to Choose But Not the Right to Grieve was performed in Washington, D.C.
- Sensational Surrogates won second place in a national playwriting contest. It was performed in Iowa.
- Stuck: A Day in the Life of a Therapist was performed as a workshop in New York City.
