A number of researchers had observed that girls' needs were not adequately represented or addressed in educational reform. Since then, many educators and other development professionals have joined with community-based organizations to bring attention to girls' education. With increased attention to discriminatory practices and inequitable climates, educators today have greater awareness about their potential to demonstrate gender bias. Parents and other adults in girls' lives have also become stronger advocates on behalf of girls' education. As a result, girls are now having stronger educational experiences.
More classrooms use teaching techniques that appeal to a wider variety of learning styles.
Cooperative groupings and hands-on experiences, which appeal to girls' learning styles, are integrated throughout the curriculum. Girls' test scores and enrollments have risen perceptibly in mathematics and science. Instructional materials have been improved to represent the diversity of our student populations and to eliminate bias. Additional progress is needed. Scores on Advanced Placement exams can improve.