Do female students outperform boys? Here’s what US teens think about gender bias in schools

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Do female students outperform boys? Here’s what US teens think about gender bias in schools

A new report by the Pew Research Center sheds light on how teenagers in the United States perceive gender differences in their schools. While most students say boys and girls are treated equally, the data reveals subtle patterns in how young people view performance, leadership and participation across genders.

Here’s a closer look at what teens think is really happening inside their classrooms.

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When it comes to grades, girls seem to have the edge

According to the Pew Research Center , 42% of US teens believe girls get better grades than boys in their schools. Only 3% think boys perform better, while a majority (55%) say academic outcomes are roughly equal.

Interestingly,