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American girls read and write better than boys

As early as the fourth grade, girls perform better than boys on standardized tests in reading and writing, and as they get older that achievement gap widens even more, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “The common thinking is that boys and girls in grade school start with the same cognitive ability, […]

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Doctors told to write to their patients in plain English

Doctors told to write to their patients in plain English Doctors told to write to their patients in plain English instead of using Latin and complicated medical jargon Five million outpatient letters are written each day but many are complicated Patients could be better involved with their care if they received letters directly And medics […]