Would it be a better choice for them Defenders of same sex schools hold fast to the belief that boys and girls benefit from separate academic instruction The disputes pitting passionate supporters against fervent detractors have done little to dampen popularity According to the National Association for Single Sex Public Education only 34 single sex public schools were in operation in 2004 Although academically single sex schooling is superior to coed schooling we kids should be taught equally than being separated For one it s expensive to get into those kinds of schools you have to wear uniforms and don t know if boys and girls work better together or not Why are we creating more equitable schools for students just for separating boys and girls to racially segregated schooling If there s no educational advantage then why spend public money Single sex classes in public schools tend to be expensive because you can t set up a special class for one sex without offering equal opportunities for the other Parents who had invested in independent education helping their children make the better choice but if there is a better choice it is a daunting task