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Nadiya Holley, the quarterback for the Ballou High School flag-football team, eludes opponents during a game this spring. The District of Columbia schools, as well as those in New York City, offer the sport—the closest equivalent to football for girls.
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New Opportunities for Girls, But Gender Gap Remains

More K-12 girls than ever are involved in sports since passage of the 1972 law, but the gap between boys and girls remains huge. (June 12, 2012)

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In honor of the 40th anniversary of Title IX, Education Week writers discuss the academic, athletic, and social aspects of the law.

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More Students Drawn to STEM—But Fewer Girls
A national survey shows that high schoolers' interest in STEM careers is growing and so are gender gaps.
February 5, 2013 - Education Week
For Girls, Teachers' Gender Matters, Study Says
New research suggests that female teachers' comfort with math particularly affects their female students.
January 15, 2013 - Education Week
Parents and Community Can Play Key Roles in School Success
Educators enlist outside partners in formal and grassroots efforts that boost morale, achievement, and students' sense of security.
January 4, 2013 - Quality Counts
Letter to the Editor
Teachers Can Help Prevent Discrimination
December 3, 2012 - Education Week
NAEP Shows Most Students Lack Writing Proficiency
The first computer-based version of the national assessment also examined the use of word-processing tools by 8th and 12th graders.
September 14, 2012 - Education Week
STEM Gender Gap Pronounced in U.S.
Averages on international assessments are at odds with the gender gaps seen between American girls and boys in science and math.
July 13, 2012 - Education Week
A History of Title IX and Boys/Girls Participation Trends
Since its passage, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 has spawned many changes in education. More girls than ever are taking part in school athletics. But most experts and educators say—and the data confirm—that gender equality has yet to be achieved.
June 12, 2012 - Education Week (Web)
Focus On: Gender Equality
Title IX: New Opportunities for Girls, But Gender Gap Remains
More K-12 girls than ever are involved in sports since passage of the 1972 law, but the gap between boys and girls remains huge.
June 12, 2012 - Education Week
FOCUS ON: GENDER EQUALITY
Title IX Promise Unmet for Pregnant Students
Title IX is most often associated with school sports, but the gender-equity law applies to many aspects of schooling.
June 12, 2012 - Education Week
FOCUS ON: GENDER EQUALITY
Gender Gaps Persist in STEM Subjects
Girls are no longer shut out of math, science, or career education classes like they were before Title IX, but their participation still lags.
June 12, 2012 - Education Week

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