By Conversation 09/17/2020 “… Adolescent boys are powerfully influenced by peers, family and teachers. These individuals can provide direction and motivation during a boy’s transition from childhood to adolescence, especially if they are supportive and share his goals. …” Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/how-to-keep-teen-boys-happily-singing-instead-of-giving-up-when-their-voices-start-to-change-144389 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Category: Advocacy for Boys
Only 1 of 3 Black boys is ready for kindergarten. How one organization is trying to improve that
By KXAN 10/12/2020 “… According to Success by 6, a coalition of early childhood advocates and experts, school readiness data prepared by E3 Alliance showed that for Austin/Travis County in the 2019-2020 school year, only 34% of Black children were ready for kindergarten. …” Read the entire article: https://www.kxan.com/pass-or-fail/only-1-of-3-black-boys-is-ready-for-kindergarten-how-one-organization-is-trying-to-improve-that/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
‘You Matter’ Virtual Teen Summit gives resources to young men
By WTKR 10/12/2020 “… Renay Butler, the CEO and President of Goal Grinders said, “One of the goals of this summit was to give the boys, and males or their mentors that attend with them, a safe space to really dig deep into their emotions and to really be in a place to learn.” …” READ MORE
Mixed vs single sex schools: Solefield school head teacher argues single sex education is better
By Alan Smith – Kent Online 10/04/2020 “… Staff at the school have tailored their teaching to suit the way boys tend to learn better, with Mrs McClure adding: “While always being careful not to gender-stereotype, there is evidence to suggest that boys and girls do develop neurologically in different ways. …” Read the entire READ MORE
Fathers and Sons — Why Boys Need Positive Role Models
By The Good Men Project 08/12/2020 “… As important as mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and female teachers are, boys need other positive male role models to guide and teach them how to be kind, thoughtful, and respectful men. …” Read the entire article: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/fathers-and-sons-why-boys-need-positive-role-models/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Meet the Man Leading the Charge on America’s Boy Crisis
By Newsweek 07/14/2020 “… He’s the author of best-selling books on the subject, including his latest, The Boy Crisis. But he didn’t actually begin his career studying the issues facing men and boys in America and throughout the Western world. …” Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/meet-man-leading-charge-americas-boy-crisis-opinion-1517782 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
How to Make the COVID Classroom Work for Boys
By Michael Gurian – Psychology Today 07/22/2020 “… The first five strategies, relational ones, involve keeping children and school personnel connected with structured bonds and attachments that provide a foundation for successful online learning. These are important for all children and especially essential for boys who are difficult learners. …” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-minds-boys-and-girls/202007/how-make-the-covid-classroom-work-boys The READ MORE
Boys’ education: How to forge future-ready young men with big hearts
By Fran Molloy – SMH 06/10/2020 “… Boys-only schools argue they can tailor their curriculum, teaching and even their environment to cater for the ways boys think and learn. It’s a convincing argument; and the differences between boys and girls are often most stark in primary school classrooms when there’s a requirement to sit still, keep READ MORE
Boys’ education: How to tap into boys’ strengths and learning styles
By Dr Ian Lillico – SMH 06/08/2020 “… Boys can add so much value to our schools, classes and homes – let’s help them acquire the skills and attributes they will need to thrive in a changing world. …” Read the entire article: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/boys-education-how-to-tap-into-boys-strengths-and-learning-styles-20200601-p54yg1.html The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
How to raise boys so they’re comfortable with their emotions
By Rebecca Ruiz – Social Good 06/02/2020 “… While most parents right now might be focused on surviving the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps relaxing some of their efforts to help their sons learn about and question traditional ideas of manhood, Barker says the crisis presents a perfect storm for boys and men. …” Read the entire READ MORE