By Marty Nemko “…Thus, the subconsciously or consciously held feeling among educators, policymakers, and the public, is that we need to do more for females than for males, ignoring such statistics that boys are achieving far worse in school than are girls,…” Read the entire article: https://www.martynemko.com/articles/our-most-underserved-students-active-smart-boys_id1558
Category: Advocacy for Boys
Brighton Hill head Chris Edwards on problems facing boys
By Chris Edwards, 05/08/2025 “…Young boys are struggling; there are so many barriers in their way that didn’t exist, or were much rarer, in the past and we must address this to support them to excel…” Read the entire article: https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25143861.brighton-hill-head-chris-edwards-problems-facing-boys/
Underachievement of working class boys needs urgent strategy一MP
By Rhiannon James, 07/10/2025 “… During the debate on educational attainment of boys, Mr Rushworth said a “coded message in our current curriculum is that society values academic excellence over development of technical skills”. He went on to say: “I believe we urgently need a national strategy for boys’ attainment – cross-party, evidence-based and rooted READ MORE
Boys II Men program in Fort Valley tackles real-life issues and empowers young men
By Carlos Stephens, 07/07/2025 “…Fort Valley, GA – Life-changing conversations are taking place this week as part of the Boys II Men Summer Mentorship Program, a five-day initiative designed to guide and empower young men in the Fort Valley community…” Read the entire article: https://wgxa.tv/news/local/boys-ii-men-program-in-fort-valley-tackles-real-life-issues-and-empowers-young-men
Political Advocacy by Girl Scouts CEO Raises Uncomfortable Questions for One Mom
By Blair Daly and Belinda Olvera-Jovanovich, 07/08/2025 “…I am disappointed by the ways in which leaders in our state neglect the hardships boys and men face. I would like to see influential people do less sidelining of males and more uplifting of them, recognizing that we all need to rise together…” Read the entire article: READ MORE
Boys Are Struggling in School. What Can Be Done?
By Rick Hess, 05/20/2025 “…Boys have fallen behind girls at most levels of schooling, from kindergarten readiness to college completion. They are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities, less likely to graduate from high school, and much less likely to earn a college degree…” Read the entire article: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-boys-are-struggling-in-school-what-can-be-done/2025/05
Boys saw their friend being bullied for his clothes and immediately stepped in: ‘I needed to do something’
By Muskaan Juneja, 06/12/2025 “…A national survey found that 28% of middle schools, 15% of high schools, and 10% of elementary schools reported the occurrence of bullying within school premises at least once a week… This is why Michael’s story is so important: it shows bystanders ditching the sidelines to protect the victim instead of READ MORE
Mental Health Support is Failing Boys and Young Men
By EIN Presswire, 06/17/2025 “…Boys and young men in America are navigating mental health challenges without the support systems they need—not because they’re unwilling to seek help, but because the help doesn’t look, feel, or function like support to them…” Read the entire article: https://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/822773566/mental-health-support-is-failing-boys-and-young-men/
Boy Oh Boy! Why men in the making need more mental wellness support
By The New Indian Express, 06/18/2025 “…Emotional suppression and stoicism, considered by many as the cornerstones of traditional masculinity, create the perfect storm for internalised distress. And this issue isn’t just about men — it’s more about the men in the making…” Read the entire article: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2025/Jun/19/boy-oh-boy-why-men-in-the-making-need-more-mental-wellness-support
Boys and young men in India: Unseen gaps in education and well-being
By Dr. Vidhya Thakkar and Dr. Sushi M, 06/22/25 “…a quieter trend has been unfolding—one that highlights a growing set of challenges faced by boys and young men. While girls who access education often outperform expectations, many boys, despite having access, are struggling to engage, stay enrolled, and thrive…” Read the entire article: https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/boys-and-young-men-in-india-unseen-gaps-in-education-and-well-being-4131