Response to article on Lucas site

"Gender Matters" by Amy Standen discusses the pros and cons of single sex schools. Students at the 49er academy in California turned down the option of going coed. It seems that both sexes perform better when separated. The do come into contact at times, but only for a short period of time. The boys are less distracted and behave better. The girls are unashamed of showing their capabilities and perform better in male dominated subjects such as math and science. I feel that education is extremely important and as long as there is a positive outcome for both groups, this method is great. Gender role stereotypes exist within this society; however, even though there are definitely differences between the sexes, by addressing the needs of each group, we help them both.