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Commentary on Girls, Boys, Test Scores and More

by Janet F. Alperstein - May 16, 2005

Will increased test scores improve the status of women in American society? In this commentary I will suggest that improved test scores do not signal that gender equity has been achieved. A review of the most-recent statistics shows that there is much work to be done before we achieve a gender-equitable society.

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Janet Alperstein Barnard College E-mail Author JANET F. ALPERSTEIN is the Dean for Study Abroad at Barnard College and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Teachers College annually teaches a course on gender inequality and the role of schools.

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