Boys More Likely to Need Special Education

By Kelly Richardson
Career Colleges Columnist

It appears that the learning gap between young boys and girls continues to widen. Statistics show that boys are twice as likely to be deemed special education and placed in an alternative classroom setting. This trend might have serious implications on our society.

As education continues to be one of the hot button issues in the primaries of several states, we are constantly learning more about our educational system as a whole. And nowhere is that more evident than in the field of special education. Recent data show that boys are labeled special education nearly two to one over girls. This implies that boys need extra nurturing in order for them to develop equally to girls. And you had better believe that this lesson is not lost on our nation's special education teachers.

Special Education: Boys Before Girls?

See It Everywhere. In the college ranks, men make up 44% of the undergraduate population, a number down from 58%.
Big Money Boost. Title IX is responsible for the comeback of the girls as money enabled them to get new attentions that weren't there before.
Who to Blame? Psychological studies have shown that the male brain chemistry is primarily wired for spatial as opposed to verbal skills.

With the challenges that the special education field is preparing to undertake, they are always looking for professionals with education degrees to help make a difference. You can earn your online special education degree in four short years. Here is what the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has to say about the online special education degree.

An Online Special Education Degree

Environment. Online special education degree holders work in smaller classroom environments.
Outlook. Special education positions for online degree holders will grow faster than the national average through the year 2012.
Education. Earn an online special education degree in four years not including a year of program specialty.

Earn your online special education degree and you could be the one who helps a struggling boy make it to the next level.

About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines.

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