There’s one element of the debate over education in America’s public schools that doesn’t draw nearly as much attention as the more socially provocative issues such as gay rights, racial disparities, or transgenderism. One new study from the Associated Press reveals that regardless of other demographic factors, girls graduate from high school at a significantly higher rate than boys. Male students are measurably more likely to drop out before reaching graduation and earning a diploma than their female counterparts. What explains this? The short answer is… “It’s complicated.” Or at least these professional analysts seem to believe so. But perhaps it’s really not.Read More
Girls Graduate From High School at Higher Rates Than Boys. Why?
