A first grader gets a hug outside of P.S. 503 in Brooklyn on the first day of school, Sept. 8, 2022. In surveys of middle and high school students, girls reported significantly lower levels of satisfaction about classroom experiences and their interactions with peers and adults. (Gabby Jones for Chalkbeat) ( Photo: Gabby Jones/Chalkbeat) Girls Outperform Boys in Academics in NYC–but They’re Unhappier By nearly every academic measure, girls in New York City’s public schools are outperforming boys. Their four-year graduation... Newsletter Special Section 19 Sep 2024 | 12:40