More debate on single gender by NPR

NPR program with 3 people. Unfortunately it headlines the wrong question.
http://www.npr.org/2011/10/25/141692830/are-single-sex-classrooms-better-for-kids

India is focusing on girls

With many issues intertwined, including poverty, India is focusing on the education of girls. Using data and impact with an eye to gender, policy makers and teachers can make a difference.

"Debate" in NYT. All should read each + reply
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/10/17/single-sex-schools-separate-but-equal/more-federal-oversight

Conference on Women, Aging and the Brain

Yes, a conference, October 18, 2011, focusing on women, aging and the brain.  Again, it amazes me that other professions are focusing on gendered issues, but when educators try to, we are called old-fashioned, sexists, or are trying to stereotype.

Vermillion Parish Case Ends

The lawsuit between Vermillion Parish, LA and the ACLU is over. The school district agreed to not offer single gender classes in any of its schools until the 2016-2017 school year. The district says that the program ended due to decrease in parent interest.
Single gender options need support in how to create quality programs in order to meet the needs of students (which includes all teachers collaborating on strategies that affect subgroups differently.)

Debate on Single-Gender by Hyde and Sax

Live today (Oct. 13, 2011) at 10 AM ... I am sure there will be a link to a recording too.
http://whyy.org/cms/radiotimes/2011/10/13/the-debate-over-single-sex-schooling/

Gender differences in making decisions
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id:sex-roles-and-seeing-the-world-in-black-and-white

More in the academies in Tampa, FL
http://www2.tbo.com/news/education-news/2011/sep/21/3/ipads-herald-deeper-changes-at-hillsborough-boys-s-ar-259514/