By Fordham Institute, 02/13/25 “…When the researchers examine the effects of the gifted programs on these shorter-term outcomes, they find that while the program has a strong positive effect on boys’ advanced course enrollment and a small positive…” Read the entire article: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/impact-advanced-education-underprivileged-boys?fbclid=IwY2xjawIiElBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSMxmVuSDkurX-HvqWzMOp8dZrKDAQnAtYTpgbimJ3SvOlkZcuz3OL-rPA_aem_azGjcz78rJmX3S-dH4DG6g
Category: Education of Boys
Children’s book by N.S. author about celebrating Black boys
By CBC, 2/15/25 “…I thought it was important to write something that they could ingest that was healthy and something that was more empowering…” Read the entire article: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6648172fbclid=IwY2xjawIiELtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXrSQetaMJ1PfSpKifV-mOzmTTLOsvoggkCpwEA7SGEINDQdRM96dyUV-Q_aem_n8kGvRTtL4rjsx5a7feKsA
Children who attend mixed schools have more friends – study
By RTE, 12/06/25 “…”Boys demonstrated higher interest in Physical Education and Social, Environmental and Scientific Education while girls had a higher interest than boys in Art, Drama, Music and Irish,” it states. …” Read the entire article: https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/1206/1485000-co-educational-schools-report/
Boys and School: The Disconnect
By Psychology Today, 12/31/24 “…Boys are having a hard time in school. At least far too many are. Compared to girls, they tend to get lower grades, receive fewer academic awards, and do less homework. …” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/our-new-discontents/202412/boys-and-school-the-disconnect?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Boys between 5 and 15 face an emotional ‘crisis’ that defines their future, says teacher
By Scoop Upworthy, 01/17/25 “…According to his words, boys at that age might start repressing their emotions because they begin to realize that showing fear and sadness is stereotypically not accepted in society and they are expected to be brave and tough all the time. …” Read the entire article: https://scoop.upworthy.com/teacher-explains-the-emotional-crisis-that-boys-face-between-the-ages-of-5-and-15-ex2
Why School Isn’t Working for Many Boys and What Could Help
By Education Weekly, 01/27/25 “… Solutions Are in Reach, that closely examines this disturbing trend, dives into compelling research on what child development tells us about how boys learn best, and explores schools that have committed to making deliberate changes to the school day in order to increase motivation and engagement among all their students—tactics that 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
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