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Ignite a Passion for Learning: Innovative Ways to Engage Your Kids
In our fast-paced world, nurturing a deep-seated love for learning in our children is more crucial than ever. This comprehensive guide unveils a treasure trove of
The Vital Need for Unstructured Play: Proposed Legislation in Five States
In a move reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of unstructured play for children’s health and development, five states (Michigan, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,
LERN Report: How Wisconsin Schools Shortchange Boys
LERN’s report, How Wisconsin Schools Shortchange Boys, is now available. You can read the full paper below or download it in PDF format here: “How
Meltdown in Higher Education: This Has Never Happened Before
Tom Mortenson’s paper, “Meltdown in Higher Education: This Has Never Happened Before” You can read the full paper below or download it in PDF format
Breakthrough Study on Grading with Data Not Previously Available
By LERN Forecasts, 01/12/2024 “…This new study, the first in the nation, finally has the data from our public school districts at the local level.
Yes, men and boys are in crisis — but traditional masculinity won’t help them
By Mary Elizabeth Williams – Salon, 01/06/2024 “…The statistics are dismaying. Boys are 7% more likely to drop out of high school than girls, a
The Dugout Is Theirs
By Erika Sanzi – Outkick, 08/23/2023 “…But boys and men need and deserve single spaces too. Just as a girl is apt not to feel
Sex Differences in the Brain and the Mind
By David C. Geary – Quillette, 01/18/2024 “…Sex differences in many aspects of behavior and cognition are now well-established. These include women’s more communal (formation
“It’s Time for Recess” Campaign
The Boys Initiative strongly believes that all kids should have recess every day and canceling recess should not be punishment for bad behavior. Our “It’s
Opinion: New York Times and Test Grades — Excellent Article, Glaring Error
The New York Times published a piece entitled, “The Misguided War on the SAT: Colleges have fled standardized tests, on the theory that they hurt