Community perspectives on well-being for Black boys

By Brookings, 02/07/25 “…Amplifying their voices is essential to shaping policies that allow Black boys to experience childhood with optimism, feel acknowledged and celebrated in school and community spaces, and build connections with peers and supportive adults. Read the entire article: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/community-perspectives-on-well-being-for-black-boys/

Men and boys matter: Psychology professor reveals hidden issues

By Medical Express, 02/17/25 “…He believes that, “In today’s rapidly shifting societal landscape, where the discourse around gender equality has gained significant momentum, the unique set of challenges faced by men and boys frequently goes unnoticed or is overshadowed.” Read the entire article: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-men-boys-psychology-professor-reveals.html

The impact of advanced education on underprivileged boys

By Fordham Institute, 02/13/25 “…When the researchers examine the effects of the gifted programs on these shorter-term outcomes, they find that while the program has a strong positive effect on boys’ advanced course enrollment and a small positive…” Read the entire article:  https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/impact-advanced-education-underprivileged-boys?fbclid=IwY2xjawIiElBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSMxmVuSDkurX-HvqWzMOp8dZrKDAQnAtYTpgbimJ3SvOlkZcuz3OL-rPA_aem_azGjcz78rJmX3S-dH4DG6g

Children’s book by N.S. author about celebrating Black boys

By CBC, 2/15/25 “…I thought it was important to write something that they could ingest that was healthy and something that was more empowering…” Read the entire article: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6648172fbclid=IwY2xjawIiELtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXrSQetaMJ1PfSpKifV-mOzmTTLOsvoggkCpwEA7SGEINDQdRM96dyUV-Q_aem_n8kGvRTtL4rjsx5a7feKsA

Children who attend mixed schools have more friends – study

By RTE, 12/06/25 “…”Boys demonstrated higher interest in Physical Education and Social, Environmental and Scientific Education while girls had a higher interest than boys in Art, Drama, Music and Irish,” it states. …” Read the entire article:  https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/1206/1485000-co-educational-schools-report/

How muscle-building imagery, supplement use can harm teen boys

By HSPH Harvard, 12/11/24 “…All of the highlighted teens felt pressured to bulk up from young ages. They engaged in obsessive weight-training, took supplements, and skipped meals. Some went on to experience physical problems…” Read the entire article: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/how-muscle-building-imagery-supplement-use-can-harm-teen-boys/

Boys and School: The Disconnect

By Psychology Today,  12/31/24 “…Boys are having a hard time in school. At least far too many are. Compared to girls, they tend to get lower grades, receive fewer academic awards, and do less homework. …” Read the entire article:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/our-new-discontents/202412/boys-and-school-the-disconnect?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Boys between 5 and 15 face an emotional ‘crisis’ that defines their future, says teacher

By Scoop Upworthy, 01/17/25 “…According to his words, boys at that age might start repressing their emotions because they begin to realize that showing fear and sadness is stereotypically not accepted in society and they are expected to be brave and tough all the time. …” Read the entire article: https://scoop.upworthy.com/teacher-explains-the-emotional-crisis-that-boys-face-between-the-ages-of-5-and-15-ex2

Why School Isn’t Working for Many Boys and What Could Help

By Education Weekly, 01/27/25 “… Solutions Are in Reach, that closely examines this disturbing trend, dives into compelling research on what child development tells us about how boys learn best, and explores schools that have committed to making deliberate changes to the school day in order to increase motivation and engagement among all their students—tactics that READ MORE