Statewide more than 5,000 students take part [in single-sex classes]. And a new survey indicates more parents would like their kids in the program.
"Educationally we put boys and girls together, but what do we do in the sports world and the athletic world?" said Killian Elementary Principal Eric Brown. "We don't necessary put kids on the same football field, we don't put boys and girls on the same baseball field."
Brown is using a new game plan, and more than 150 other South Carolina schools are doing the same. Single-gender classes get the passing grade from students and teachers. &
"We believe in educating the whole child, we focus on character building," said Taylor. "And one of the things that increased with the single gender classrooms was confidence and that's so important."
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