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
Category: Education of Boys
Boys Don’t Love to Read. Could This Former Teacher Be on to Something?
By Education Week, 11/14,2024 “…It was my wife! She noticed that our 3rd grade son hated to read yet would listen to any military-history documentary for hours. Knowing my passion for military history, she asked me to start writing about significant battles just for him. Those homegrown chapters sparked a fire. …” Read the entire READ MORE
Targeted support needed to bridge education gap for boys in Caribbean, say experts
By Dominica News, 01/03/25 “…To tackle the growing disparity in educational outcomes between genders in the Caribbean, experts are advocating for specialized mentorship for boys, more inclusive teaching strategies, and robust training in skills and entrepreneurship. …” Read the entire article: https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/targeted-support-needed-to-bridge-education-gap-for-boys-in-caribbean-say-experts/
Boys Are Falling Behind, But New School Models Can Help
By Foundation for Economic Education, 12/30/24 “…It’s a tough time to be a boy in America. According to the American Institute for Boys and Men, boys on average start school academically behind girls and remain that way throughout their schooling. They graduate high school at lower rates than girls and, if they do graduate, are READ MORE
OPINION: Parents have way more influence than they realize in shaping their children’s success
By The Hechinger Report, 01/06/25 “…Thirty years later, evidence for the positive effects of these types of parent-child interactions has accumulated. Findings from almost 450 studies demonstrate U.S. parents’ influence on student engagement, well-being and learning. …” Read the entire article: https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-parents-have-way-more-influence-than-they-realize-in-shaping-their-childrens-success/
Author tells CNN that number of adult men not able to buy homes, have families is ‘big issue’ for country
By Fox News, 01/04/25 “…The expert then pointed out where to start addressing this problem. “We‘ve got to improve the economic prospects for young men – that is, if you‘re going to do one thing. So, we need to have more investments in an education system that works for men,” he said, mentioning promoting vocational READ MORE
Eight reasons why ADHD diagnoses are increasing
By The Conversation, 11/06/24 “…The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare reports that in 2022 10.5% of boys and 6% of girls received an ADHD diagnosis, which is 50% more than in 2019. And the board forecast that the rates will eventually plateau at 15% for boys and 11% for girls. …” Read the entire READ MORE
Boys Are Falling Behind But New School Models Can Help
By Forbes, 11/21/24 “…It’s a tough time to be a boy in America. According to the American Institute for Boys and Men, boys on average start school academically behind girls and remain that way throughout their schooling. They graduate high school at lower rates than girls and, if they do graduate, are more likely to READ MORE
Help, My College Son/Daughter Was Falsely Accused of a Title IX Violation
By Jonathan Taylor – Title IX for All, 10/22/24 “…If your son or daughter is a college student and has been accused of a Title IX violation such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, or something similar, you are likely wondering what to do next or how you can help. While most parents READ MORE
Why aren’t we talking about the real reason male college enrollment is dropping?
By Celeste Davis, 10/06/24 “…“Nearly 60 percent of all college students today are women. That’s an all-time high… U.S. colleges and universities have lost about 1.5 million students in the past several years. Men accounted for 71 percent of that loss.” This is a quote from a Freakanomics podcast episode I listened to this week called READ MORE