COMMENTARY: Joy of Educating Black Boys

By Black Press USA, 06/01/26 “…Many Black boys enter schools already carrying labels: “too loud,” “too difficult,” “too far behind,” or “unmotivated.” Educators who take the time to learn about them see beyond behavior and start recognizing gifts, leadership, creativity and brilliance. Sometimes the boy who asks too many questions is really a future leader. READ MORE

5 Ways to Support the Mental Health of Boys and Young Men

By Morgan Stanley, 06/01/26 “…Boys and young men may not always show distress in obvious ways. A new report from The Jed Foundation (JED), funded by the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, highlights how parents and caregivers can help them build emotional skills, strengthen relationships and seek support when they need it. …” READ MORE

Experts Explain Why Boys Today Are Less Happy Than Past Generations — And How To Help Them Thrive

By Huffpost, 05/29/26 “…It’s well established that people are more stressed, anxious and lonely now than generations ago. While these problems are often examined in adults, they are also more prevalent among teens and kids. …” Read the entire article: https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/experts-explain-why-boys-today-110017059.html

Fla. Teacher Allegedly Ordered Student to Hit Classmate: ‘Who Wants to Slap Him?’

By People.com, 05/12/26 “…The student began talking again, so Clark asked the class a second time if anyone wanted to slap him, the sheriff’s office alleged.No one answered her, so she allegedly told two students to shut the window blinds in the classroom and ordered a 12-year-old student to hit the boy who was talking, READ MORE

Men’s Health Month ’26 Begins with Record Proclamations, AP News Coverage, & Growing National Momentum for Men’s Health

By National Law Review, 06/01/26 “…”As we celebrate the 31st year of Men’s Health Month, we’re encouraged by the growing recognition that men’s health matters to everyone,” said Ronald Henry, President of Men’s Health Network. “The record number of proclamations, increasing media attention, expanding international participation, and growing policy discussions demonstrate that communities are ready READ MORE

Opinion: Another generation of men will be left behind as Australia creates a generation of lost boys

By Western Sydney University, 04/15/26 “…During the past few decades we’ve focused on attracting more young women to higher education. We’ve succeeded in closing one gender divide, only to open another. Thousands of young men are missing out on university and, with it, the life-changing opportunities for better careers, higher-paying jobs and social mobility. Australia READ MORE

Boys and men in Indiana are falling behind

By Washington Post, 04/21/26 “…Many of them also are struggling with loneliness and hopelessness. It’s a major reason why the suicide rate among men in Indiana is four times higher than among women. …” Read the entire article. https://www.washingtonpost.com/ripple/2026/04/21/sinking-instead-soaring-boys-and-men-indiana-are-falling-behind-heres-how-you-can-help/

The Male Educator Network & Policy Institute

Building a national movement to recruit, retain, and champion men in education. “…Men now account for just 23% of teachers in the United States. That’s down from 33% in the 1980’s.  Less than 2% of teachers in America are African-American men. Every student deserves to see themselves reflected in the adults who teach them, yet READ MORE

Why Do We Hate When Men Succeed? With Lisa Britton | The 1600

By Newsweek “…In this conversation, she explores how the gender-war mindset affects families, relationships, education, and society, and why supporting men and boys can also strengthen women, children, and communities. …” Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guo93ZiM0U