Separate and unequal? (a report from the American Association of University Women does not endorse the supposed advantages of single-sex education)

A study released last week by the American Association of University Women states that single-sex classes do not help girls get a better education than coed classes. However, many girls said they prefer their all-girl classes, particularly for math and science.

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Published in:Newsweek 1998-03, Vol.131 (12), p.55
Main Author: Leslie, Connie
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent girls
Children & youth
Core curriculum
Education
Education of women
Girls
Mathematics education
Mathematics teachers
Public schools
Schools
Science education
Single sex education
Single sex schools
Students
Studies
Women
Women's education
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Summary:A study released last week by the American Association of University Women states that single-sex classes do not help girls get a better education than coed classes. However, many girls said they prefer their all-girl classes, particularly for math and science.
ISSN:0028-9604
1069-840X