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Why Are Girls Dominating NYC Gifted Classes?

By Richard Whitmire — June 01, 2010 1 min read
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That’s what the New York Times reporter keep asking, but a better question would be: why is anyone bothering to ask the question when the answer is so obvious. The world has become more verbal; boys haven’t. Any test relying on verbal skills, especially a test given at that early age, is going to favor girls.

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