The Young Women's Leadership School: A Viable Alternative to Traditional Coeducational Public Schools

Authors

Erin A. McGrath, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that single-sex education is a beneficial and constitutional alternative to traditional coeducational programs, using the Young Women's Leadership School as a prime example. It contends that such schools address past discrimination and provide tailored educational environments that enhance academic performance and self-esteem, particularly for underprivileged girls. The analysis emphasizes that single-sex education can meet legal standards under Title IX and Equal Protection scrutiny, as demonstrated by the Leadership School's compliance with regulatory requirements and its focus on remedying historical inequities.

Disciplines

Education Law | Law | Law and Gender

Recommended Citation

Erin A. McGrath, The Young Women's Leadership School: A Viable Alternative to Traditional Coeducational Public Schools, 4 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 455 (1998).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol4/iss2/5