Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm

Girls may be falling behind in school, as experts warn about declining attainment and mental health challenges impacting their academic performance. Despite historically outperforming boys in GCSEs, girls' pass rates dropped this year, raising concerns about the narrowing gap in educational achievement. Factors like worsening mental health, lack of sleep, and social media use may be contributing to girls' declining grades, prompting calls for targeted interventions to support their overall wellbeing and academic success. Efforts by organizations like Girlguiding are focusing on boosting girls' confidence and addressing issues of misogyny that impact their learning environment.