Science professors of both genders exhibited an unconscious bias against female students, perceiving them to be less competent than male students.

Introduction of village-based schools closer to children increases enrolment and achievement, especially for girls.

Conditional cash transfers improve educational outcomes, while at the same time, unconditional cash transfers reduce teenage pregnancy and marriage.

Boys and girls in Sweden compete equally, even in areas of competition that are clearly identified as female- or male-typed.

Observing and interacting with female experts in STEM fields improved female students’ attitudes towards those fields and increased their interest in pursuing STEM careers. 

Providing adolescent girls with access to menstrual cups in Nepal did not increase their school attendance or performance.

Female students perform significantly better in introductory math and science courses if taught by female faculty, and they are more likely to pursue majors in science, technology, engineering or math.

Female students perform better in science when the images in their textbooks include women scientists.

The introduction of cable television improved the status of women in rural Indian communities.

Among girls In Kenyan primary schools, merit-based scholarships are a cost-effective way to raise student test scores, improve attendance, and encourage a lasting commitment to education.