Physical Activity Physical Activity Facts By CDC Read More Physical Activity Interventions During the School Day: Reviewing Policies, Practices, and Benefits By Online Library Read More Making the Connection: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Academic Grades By CDC Read More Facts on Why Recess is Important Recess By CDC “…The data brief Keep Recess READ MORE
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Recess Legislation
Thirteen State Require Daily Recess ARIZONA 2018 SB1083 The law requires schools to provide at least two recess periods during the school day for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with half-day kindergarten programs needing only one recess. Physical education classes can count as one recess period. Schools don’t need to extend the school READ MORE
Recess Articles and Blog Posts
Why Boys NEED Recess and How to Become a Recess Advocate By Jennifer L. W. Fink “…Research proves that recess is beneficial for all kids. If your son is struggling in school due to lack of recess time, or if you’re concerned about kids’ lack of time for free play at school, here are three READ MORE
The Spiritual Battle for Our Boys
Remember the story of Moses? The Egyptian pharaoh feared the growing number of Hebrews and ordered the slaughter of their newborn sons. Did you ever wonder as I once had? If the population were too large, then why kill only the boys and spare the girls? I believe now that Pharoah’s demonically inspired motives were READ MORE
The Crisis for Boys and STEM Workers: Lessons from India
The United States is grappling with a growing shortage of workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). To bridge this gap, the U.S. has increasingly turned to international talent, particularly from India, through H-1B visas. Over 80% of these international STEM graduates are male, reflecting a trend that highlights differences in educational systems and READ MORE
Exploring the Voting Gender Gap
While boys don’t get a vote, they are impacted by politics. And soon they reach 18 years of age and have a voice at the ballot box. This year, first-time male voters cast their ballot for Trump a majority of the time, a shift to the right and a growing voting gender gap among young READ MORE
How Young Men Emerged as a Key Voting Bloc in 2024
Among the many story lines of the 2024 election, the emergence of young male voters as an important voting bloc is at the top of the list. While TBI is non-partisan, having young men’s votes matter raises the likelihood of young men’s issues by all parties, something that TBI supports. One reason this became a READ MORE
Dadurdays
Fathers play a critical role in their children’s lives, and spending quality time with them can make a world of difference in their development. Both boys and girls benefit greatly from having an engaged, present father who provides guidance, support, and a consistent example. Dedicating regular time, like Dadurdays—a day each week where dads fully READ MORE
The Hurt to Boys in One Chart
A recent chart in The New York Times illustrates the economic disadvantages facing boys and men, particularly those without college degrees, in today’s service-oriented economy. The article notes that as the U.S. economy has shifted away from manufacturing jobs and toward knowledge-based work, many men, particularly white men without higher education, now earn significantly less READ MORE
The Crisis Facing Boys in Education: The Domino Effect of Bad Grading and its Devastating Consequences
In recent years, a disturbing trend has surfaced in both K-12 education and higher learning institutions, pointing to systemic issues that disproportionately affect boys. While many factors contribute to this crisis, recent studies have uncovered one of the leading culprits: inaccurate grading practices. Boys, who have historically been more vulnerable to these grading discrepancies, are now READ MORE