One of the Efforts to Improve on the "Chilly Classroom

question 12

Multiple Choice

One of the efforts to improve on the "chilly classroom climate" described by the Sadkers in their book Failing at Fairness has been to

• A) Increase funding so that poor schools can provide a comfortable and healthful environment
• B) Increase the number of active girls shown in schoolbooks
• C) Make more girls participate in team sports
• D) Develop programs to identify and punish bullies and also teach anti-bullying strategies

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