By Danielle Brown July 13, 2021 “…So why are boys not scoring as high as girls on reading assessments? Several factors likely are involved, experts say, everything from stereotypes to socio-economics….” Read the entire article: https://floridaphoenix.com/2021/07/13/boys-are-way-behind-girls-when-it-comes-to-reading-why-is-this-happening-and-how-can-it-be-fixed The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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Poor mental health means pupils three times more likely not to pass five GCSEs
By Helen Pidd July 25, 2021 “…The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) study found an independent association between mental difficulties in adolescence and educational attainment at age 16. It also discovered that mental health problems adversely affected boys’ educational attainment more than girls’….” Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/jul/26/poor-mental-health-leaves-pupils-three-times-less-likely-to-pass-five-gcses The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
VERIFY: Yes, heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination has been reported more in boys and young men
By Erin Jones July 9, 2021 “…According to the CDC, these confirmed cases have occurred mostly in male adolescents and young adults over the age of 16, and have been reported typically within several days after the person has received a second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines…” Read the entire article: https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/heart-inflammation-after-covid-19-vaccination-reported-more-in-boys-and-young-men/536-dff7210a-eb4d-4067-b583-07f1ad4cf61c READ MORE
Study Confirms School-to-Prison Pipeline
By Lauren Camera July 27, 2021 “…Children who attend schools with high suspension rates are significantly more likely to be arrested and jailed as adults – especially Black and Hispanic boys – according to new research that shines a spotlight on the school-to-prison pipeline…” Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2021-07-27/study-confirms-school-to-prison-pipeline The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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Emerging Evidence Shows The Pandemic May Have Hit Boys Harder — Not Just In Chicago But Nationally
“Black and Latino boys, who have long faced the largest gaps in the district, saw steeper drops in attendance and a sharper increase in failing grades than girls….” by Mila Koumpilova. Read the entire article: https://chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/7/16/22578439/emerging-evidence-shows-the-pandemic-may-have-hit-boys-harder-not-just-in-chicago-but-nationally The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Study finds boys’ dislike for reading fiction is actually fiction!
Taylor & Francis Group July 6, 2021 “Gender stereotypes around reading may be holding boys back in the classroom, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Inclusive Education….” Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/tfg-sfb070521.php The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Study says gender stereotypes about reading holds back boys from reading fiction
By Ani 07/12/21 “…The study demonstrates the importance of promoting reading enjoyment – particularly fiction – early on in schooling. This includes special consideration for boys and students from economically marginalized communities….” Read the entire article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/relationships/study-says-gender-stereotypes-about-reading-holds-back-boys-from-reading-fiction-101626055862798.html The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Pandemic saw worsening mental health among teens, young adults, study finds
By Alexandria Hein July 13, 2021 “As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, many young people began experiencing declines in mental health, a problem that appeared to be worse for those whose connections to family and friends weren’t as tight, a new study has found….” Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/osu-ato071221.php The READ MORE
Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
By University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry July 13, 2021 “Boys with a gut bacterial composition that was high in the bacteria Bacteroidetes at one year of age were found to have more advanced cognition and language skills one year later….” Read the entire article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210713145850.htm The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org