By MySanAntionio, 03/27/25 “…A man who battled childhood cancer has received the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells, in a study aimed at restoring the fertility of cancer’s youngest survivors. …” Read the entire article: https://www.mysanantonio.com/living/article/boys-with-cancer-can-face-infertility-as-adults-20245878.php
Author: Boys Int
Boys growing up without dads are in crisis, report says
By BBC, 03/14/25 “…His experience is echoed in a new report, which says young men who lack a positive male role model are in crisis. Fatherlessness has a significant impact on boys’ mental health, education and future prospects, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report found. Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd3jlee33yo
‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too
By NPR, 03/26/2025 “Skills that can help younger people, especially boys and young men. Williams realized that by sharing their skills and experience, the volunteers wouldn’t just help the kids, they would help themselves, he says, by maintaining their dignity and self-worth…” Read the entire article: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/26/g-s1-55822/volunteer-retirement-health-benefits-grandpas-united
Are Girls Doing Better Than Boys in School?
By New York Times, 03/24/2025 “Boys today have more challenges than girls in school as early as kindergarten. Girls have narrowed gaps with boys in math (though they have widened since pandemic school closures), and girls outperform boys in reading. Boys graduate from high school and attend college at lower rates…” Read the entire article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/learning/are-girls-doing-better-than-boys-in-school.html
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
Growing Compassion for Men & Boys
By Growing Compassion Coalition “…You are invited to a thoughtful, powerful, and important conversation on the transformative power of compassion and self-compassion for boys and men. …” Read the entire article: https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/events/growing-compassion-for-men-boys/
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/