Most of us think of private schools when we think of students being separated by sex. Our thinking might change in the future. On cnn.com we learn that schools in Milwaukee, New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. are giving same sex classes a chance.
More public school systems are looking at separating boys and girls, whether for certain classes or by entire schools, after the federal government opened the door last fall. Supporters say splitting students by sex minimizes distractions, helps them learn better and allows boys and girls to explore subjects they may not otherwise take.
Previously, single-sex classes had been allowed in only limited cases, such as gym classes and sex education classes. But the new rules allow same-sex education any time schools think it will improve achievement, expand the diversity of courses or meet students' individual needs.
This sounds like another carrot given to public schools to try to pretend they are private schools. Let's see, if we pretend they are the same, why aren't their test scores the same? Could it be that some politicians would like to do away with public schools altogether? That's more than food for thought.