Summary: They treat girls differently, don't they?

The article " They Treat Girls Differently, Don't They?" written by Timothy Harper shows teachers give more attention at boys than girls in classroom. According to the survey by AAUW, teachres more likely to call boys but girls when they need help.  Some parents and teachers believe studies of gender bias in classroom are misleading while others think that girls are being shortchanged by American education. The article also shows that the gender bias does not happen in school firstly. It is a reflection of society. Teachers even don't realize that they show bias against girls when they blame girls. Critics say that gender bias hurts girls much. It kills girls' self-confidence and self-esteem. By the end, the article shows parents and teachers how to avoid gender bias at home and school.