For girls only
Subtitle: making a case for single-sex schooling
By: Janice L. Streitmatter.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 155
Subjects: Girls' schools -- United States.; Girls -- Education -- United States.; Educational equalization -- United States.
Description: "For Girls Only examines research and public policy regarding single-sex schooling, especially girls-only classes in public, coeducational schools. Since the passage of Title IX in 1972, which calls for equal access and participation regardless of gender, educators have attempted to address gender equity issues in schools.

Current research on the progress of female students in U.S. public schools suggests that efforts have not sufficiently addressed concerns such as academic under-achievement in the areas of math and science, lower self-esteem from the advent of early adolescence, and vulnerability to sexual harassment. Despite Title IX, some educators have turned to the creation of single-sex classes and programs for female students in order to better address these critical issues.

This book examines the longitudinal results of one study, reviews other research, and considers policy implications in conflict with Title IX."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-151) and index.

CONTENTS:

1. On-site search for gender equity -- 2. Public policy versus local practice -- 3. A brief history of girls-only schooling -- 4. Recent research on single-sex schooling -- 5. Profiles of the schools, teachers, and classes -- 6. Voices of the teacher -- 7. Voices of girls in the private school -- 8. Voices of girls in public coeducational schools -- 9. Taking a step beyond Title IX.