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I've honestly never given it much thought outside of a few Black colleges/universities that already go that route 
Can Single-Sex Education Save African American Youth?
By Cirrelia Thaxton
Between 500 and 1000 American public schools offered single-sex education in 2012, compared to 12 schools in 2002 This increase can be attributed to changes in educational law in 2006 that eased legal constraints on same-sex schooling. It’s been more evident during the 21st century that educators are leaning toward school reform that closes the ever-present achievement gap between races, genders, and classes. Along with increasing private charter schools and public magnet schools, public school administrators are turning to single-sex programs as unique reforms, especially in predominantly African American communities.
To better understand the scope of same sex education, you must first define it. According to the U.S. Department of Education, same-sex education is “education at the elementary, secondary, or postsecondary level in which males or females attend school exclusively with members of their own sex.” Many rationales for design of same sex programs in public schools exist today. One rationale focuses on male and female differences in both performance and development; another pinpoints the distraction of opposite sexes in the same classroom. Knowing the definition of same-sex education helps you to judge the efficacy of this type of public schooling.
Emerging through federal policies associated with the No Child Left Behind Act, single-sex public education offers programs for African American students and their parents to consider. For instance, many parents are concerned that their boys and girls are performing at lower rates of academic progress. When parents witness their children learning how to meet challenges and assume leadership roles, they rally behind single-sex programs. Watching their children avoid the stigma of appearing too “feminine” or too “masculine” and getting 100 percent of their teachers’ attention is truly a joy to behold. Therefore, many African American parents rave about single-sex schools, which provide the best environments for their children to be challenged academically and free from disruption.
Moreover, empirical research studies show that the low levels of distraction and increased personal freedoms in same-sex educational settings are huge benefits. Increases in self-esteem, self-efficacy, and other personal attributes have been connected to single-sex schooling goals and curriculum. Having the undivided attention of quality educators, African American boys and girls in these surroundings are also more motivated toward extracurricular participation and engaged in non-traditional studies and activities.
To conclude, much evidence supports claims that single-sex education is proactive and productive. Keeping this in mind, society must fulfill its duty—to support educational methods that counteract poor quality instruction and learning among boys and girls. Single-sex schooling helps to close the achievement gap, promote personal freedom, and ensure lack of distraction in the classroom. Participation in same-sex education programs saves African American youth from a mundane and mediocre education.
Can Single-Sex Education Save African American Youth?
By Cirrelia Thaxton
Between 500 and 1000 American public schools offered single-sex education in 2012, compared to 12 schools in 2002 This increase can be attributed to changes in educational law in 2006 that eased legal constraints on same-sex schooling. It’s been more evident during the 21st century that educators are leaning toward school reform that closes the ever-present achievement gap between races, genders, and classes. Along with increasing private charter schools and public magnet schools, public school administrators are turning to single-sex programs as unique reforms, especially in predominantly African American communities.
To better understand the scope of same sex education, you must first define it. According to the U.S. Department of Education, same-sex education is “education at the elementary, secondary, or postsecondary level in which males or females attend school exclusively with members of their own sex.” Many rationales for design of same sex programs in public schools exist today. One rationale focuses on male and female differences in both performance and development; another pinpoints the distraction of opposite sexes in the same classroom. Knowing the definition of same-sex education helps you to judge the efficacy of this type of public schooling.
Emerging through federal policies associated with the No Child Left Behind Act, single-sex public education offers programs for African American students and their parents to consider. For instance, many parents are concerned that their boys and girls are performing at lower rates of academic progress. When parents witness their children learning how to meet challenges and assume leadership roles, they rally behind single-sex programs. Watching their children avoid the stigma of appearing too “feminine” or too “masculine” and getting 100 percent of their teachers’ attention is truly a joy to behold. Therefore, many African American parents rave about single-sex schools, which provide the best environments for their children to be challenged academically and free from disruption.
Moreover, empirical research studies show that the low levels of distraction and increased personal freedoms in same-sex educational settings are huge benefits. Increases in self-esteem, self-efficacy, and other personal attributes have been connected to single-sex schooling goals and curriculum. Having the undivided attention of quality educators, African American boys and girls in these surroundings are also more motivated toward extracurricular participation and engaged in non-traditional studies and activities.
To conclude, much evidence supports claims that single-sex education is proactive and productive. Keeping this in mind, society must fulfill its duty—to support educational methods that counteract poor quality instruction and learning among boys and girls. Single-sex schooling helps to close the achievement gap, promote personal freedom, and ensure lack of distraction in the classroom. Participation in same-sex education programs saves African American youth from a mundane and mediocre education.
What makes you say that? Speak on your experiences breh..
