The main reason we chose to place our daughter in an all girls school is because we understood that the way we teach girls must be tied to the way girls think and process information. As they currently stand, our teaching processes favor the learning methods of boys. Finally, a book has been published that lays it all out in scientific detail using easy-to-understand language and providing easy-to-implement methods.

While it's widely accepted that, in general, boys do better in math and girls in language, the authors claim that this generalized scientifically inaccurate view, has created classrooms in which both sexes are taught with "androgynous" methods. The authors demonstrate how this distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian et. al presents a new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities.

Part 1 examines research on the brain that indicates physical differences, such as male brains being larger and female brains maturing earlier.

Part 2 offers practical, grade-level-appropriate advice for developing learning environments that accommodate boys' and girls' differing learning styles. It outlines the components of the "ultimate classroom," one that supports both sexes in learning, and illustrates with actual classroom experiences.

The book provides guidelines for brain-based innovations that will motivate and inspire everyone-teachers, parents, policymakers, and caretakers-interested in educating kids. Ultimately, Boys & Girls Learn Differently shows why we must change our classroom strategy, and makes specific suggestions for new techniques that will provide equal educational opportunities, customized for gender difference.

This is a profoundly significant book and I highly recommended it.

From Publishers Weekly-
“Gurian starts out promising a ‘practical blueprint’ and that’s what he delivers. If you’re concerned why your children or students have such different learning styles and what you can do about it, you’ll find valuable information and advice in this book.”

From Booklist-
“Despite feminism and efforts to desexualize teaching, boys and girls persistently exhibit different learning styles. Based on two decades of research in 30 cultures around the world and the observations made at the Michael Gurian Institute at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, this book explores the reasons for those differences in processing information and learning…Useful for parents and teachers alike.”

From John Gray, author, Children Are From Heaven-
"The new techniques Michael Gurian presents here will transform our classrooms and the way parents teach their children in very positive ways."

From Edward Zigler, Sterling Professor of Psychology, Yale University, and one of the original planners of the national Head Start program-
"From the beginning of time, parents and sensitive teachers have observed differences in the behavior, learning styles, and focused interests of girls and boys. Defying the political correctness that is today's common wisdom, Gurian and the contributing authors draw on emerging neuroscientific data to justify these perceptions. While never allowing us to lose sight of the reality of individual differences, they suggest creative ways to modify the learning environment to encourage a broader spectrum of achievement in both gender groups."

From Ann F. Caron, author of Mothers to Daughters and Strong Mothers, Strong Sons-
"Overflowing with challenging ideas and practical advice, Gurian's research offers parents and teachers a true gift-the knowledge and support needed to create dynamic learning environments for both boys and girls."

From Dan Colgan, superintendent of schools, St. Joseph, Missouri-
'The insights and innovations in Boys and Girls Learn Differently! have been applied in our classrooms with phenomenal success, leading to better academic performance and better behavior. I highly recommend this book to all parents, teachers, and school administrators."