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How to Make Girls Succeed in Math and Science

Over on Slate, there's a really interesting piece by Ray Fisman about the importance of female mentorship. Apparently, a recent working paper from the NBER found a way to measure the effects of female vs. male teachers on students at the Air Force Academy. It can be hard to distinguish among various complicating factors when... (To read the rest of this post, visit our new website DoubleX.com!)