2. Main Findings 1.In general, both boys and girls are doing better than ever. 2.Girls’ successes have not come at boys’ expense. 3.Understanding disparities by race/ethnicity and family income level is critical to understanding girls’ and boys’ achievement.

3. In general, both boys and girls are doing better than ever in terms of educational achievement.

11. Girls' successes have not come at boys' expense.

14. Understanding disparities by race/ethnicity and family income level is critical to understanding girls’ and boys’ achievement.

23. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Contact your U.S. Representative No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) Reauthorization –Add two key provisions Cross tabulation of data Standardize graduation rates