Summary
This is the first time girls have a higher completion rate at this level.
The trend reflects growing support for girls staying in school longer.
Key Points
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Girls now have a higher completion rate for the final two years of school compared to boys
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The findings are based on nationwide studies that track health and education statistics
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The shift indicates improving gender equality in education
New Words to Learn
4 wordsovertake
to go ahead of someone
completion rate
the percentage of students who finish a level of school
higher secondary
the last two years of school before college
education
learning that happens in schools
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