A survey ofS500 teachers of sexuality education in New Jersey shows differences between rich and poor districts. Teachers in rich districts get more support from students' families. They also have more access to training, colleagues, curricular guidance, and some materials. They report that sexuality education is somewhat more likely to be required and somewhat more likely to be taken by more students. These differences are attributed to a general lack of support for urban schools.
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