Gender Equality: Are We Serving the Needs of Our Youth?

In the classroom, it’s important for teachers to address the needs of both female and male students, to ensure that each is treated fairly and can excel. Teachers need to be aware of the differences between students and know that equal does not always mean fair treatment. In other words, fairness for one student may not be fair for another student. Instead, teachers need to strive for equity and develop and use strategies that will help diverse students in the class. One of the most hotly debated issues in education today is whether coeducational public schools are serving the needs …