Boarding Schools for Girls

"When no boys are in the classroom girls take part more. They answer more questions, and they argue more. I guess you would say they debate more, but I remember the same situation happening when boys were in the class and a couple of them yelled out "Cat Fight!" The girls got angry, and they stopped debating."

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• When it comes to the IQ test - smarts may not be everything

  Individuals understand the importance of an IQ test, as it can demonstrate exactly how a child may fare in terms of academic performance. more...

• Study shows how poverty affects children's cognitive skills

  Teens who were raised in homes that experienced persistent poverty may benefit from enrolling in all girl boarding schools, as these young adults are more likely to have their cognitive development affected than their peers. more...

• New book outlines benefits of extended schools

  Girls boarding schools can offer troubled adolescents a stable environment with the structure that they need. In fact, schools can provide students with valuable emotional support. more...

• Family Research Council aims to protect children from indecent content on television

  Problem teens who watch too much television may benefit from the structured environment that boarding schools provide. more...

• Study links sleep quality with job satisfaction, employment and marital status

  A new study from Understanding Society - the world's largest longitudinal household study - suggests that those who are employed or self-employed sleep much better than those who cannot find work. more...

• Pregnancy may mitigate teen drug use, crime, report suggests

  Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and the University of Washington have determined that unplanned pregnancy may have, among its many drawbacks, several benefits for disadvantaged teen girls. more...

• Fetal exposure to epilepsy drugs may explain later troubles at school

  Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) in the womb environment may predispose children to later educational deficits at school, says new research. more...

• Study: Girls who actively commute do better on tests

  Recent findings have suggested that teen girls who walk or bicycle to school rather than being driven perform better on verbal and math tests. more...

• Gay teens get stricter punishments than their peers, research suggests

  A study conducted by researchers at Yale University found that homosexual teens, especially girls, are more likely to receive punishment than straight teens. They are also commonly given harsher punishments. more...

• Studies find teens hooked on Facebook

  Multiple studies have determined that children furtively visit Facebook more than their parents suspect, the Huffington Post reports. more...

• Findings potentially tie gene to inattention in children with ADHD

  A gene formally associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may specifically increase the risk of interrupted attention, according to new research. more...

What are the different types of girls boarding schools? Learn about specialized boarding schools for girls, such as boarding schools that specialize in learning disabilities, Asperger's syndrome, oppositional defiance, and substance abuse issues

What do the studies show about girls-only boarding schools? Statistics and other studies on how girls' only schools impact girls' learning, education, and academic performance >>

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