COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new survey shows students, parents and
teachers believe single-gender programs increase students'
confidence, class participation and success in school.
The state Education Department released results Thursday of a
survey taken by more than 2,200 students, 181 parents and 178
teachers in 41 schools statewide.
More than 65 percent of students who answered the online
questionnaire said single-gender classes helped them in school; 75
percent of parents and 80 percent of teachers agreed.
The results expand on a student-only survey released in January.
South Carolina has become a national leader in offering
single-gender programs in public school. Nearly 250 schools
statewide are expected to offer the choice in the coming school
year, up from 70 schools last fall.
