Wolfeboro NH, July 19 1999 — On Thursday July 12, The International Journal of Educational Technology (IJET) a leading on-line educational journal announced publication of a study conducted at Brewster Academy entitled, "Gender differences and computer competency: The effects of a high access computer program on the computer competence of young women."

Brewster is an international leader in the role of technology in secondary education, a fact that is validated by the study which showed exceptional outcomes in the area of technology skills for students who are part of Brewster's comprehensive technology program. The results are especially exciting for parents of secondary school age women, where the findings for the performance of young women were exceptional exceeding the performance of boys in traditional programs.

Of added interest is the participation of Brewster Alumnus, Carl Berelowitz on the research team that undertook the study. Carl, an undergraduate at Wheaton College worked on the research as part of his senior project at Brewster. IJET is a highly competitive journal with a 90% rejection rate on manuscripts, a fact that adds to the significance of Carl's accomplishments as a member of the team.

Brewster Academy is an international leader in independent secondary education and is widely recognized for its success in using advanced learning and information technologies to accelerate student growth in a vigorous college preparatory environment. Brewster provides its 367 students (Grades 9-12 and post-graduate) with a personalized curriculum based on individual mastery and best-teaching practices in a sophisticated technology-rich learning environment.

Brewster Academy is accredited as a secondary school by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc.

The Academy is located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in the resort community of Wolfeboro, N.H. Learn more about the Brewster difference by visiting us at www.brewsteracademy.org or giving us a call at 603.569.7494.