Robin Newton: Underachievement in education in Northern Ireland, which particularly affects Protestant boys, must be addressed

By Robin Newton, 09/25/21 “…Consequently, the disparities that already existed within our education system will undoubtedly be widened further. Indeed, in a survey conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Researchers, 98% of teachers believed that their pupils were an average of three months behind the curriculum. They found boys were further behind than girls READ MORE

Boys and girls should have equal access to education to build a peaceful world: Dalai Lama

By Yangchen Dolma, 10/15/21 “…Mithila Hore, a USIP Generation Change Fellow in Bangladesh, asked him how to advise a woman who had taken her daughter, not her son, out of school because of the pandemic. His Holiness replied, “Everyone should have equal access to education so that we can create an atmosphere of equality. It READ MORE

The Imperfect Storm: College Students and Suicide

By Swathi Kella, Harvard Political Review – AUGUST 10, 2021 “…“The whole community in the house, on the campus needs to have opportunities to be open about [suicide],” Rosenberger shared. “And of course, what one always fears is that one suicide might lead to another suicide. And so, one wants to be particularly out in front of READ MORE

Eating Disorders Surge in Boys and Young Men: What Parents Need to Know

By Michelle Tauber, People Magazine –  August 11, 2021 “…The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a record number of teenagers with eating disorders —including among boys and young men…” Read the entire article: https://people.com/health/eating-disorders-surge-in-boys-and-young-men-what-parents-need-to-know/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article

COVID Learning Loss: New Evidence Shows Pandemic Hit Boys Harder

By Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago 8/5/2021 “…Experts are only beginning to dig into why male students might have been harder hit, but they are urging districts to invest in efforts tailored to the needs of boys as part of a national pandemic recovery push. …” Read the entire article: https://news.yahoo.com/covid-learning-loss-evidence-shows-150100077.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr

Boys are way behind girls when it comes to reading. Why is this happening and how can it be fixed?

By Danielle Brown July 13, 2021 “…So why are boys not scoring as high as girls on reading assessments? Several factors likely are involved, experts say, everything from stereotypes to socio-economics….” Read the entire article: https://floridaphoenix.com/2021/07/13/boys-are-way-behind-girls-when-it-comes-to-reading-why-is-this-happening-and-how-can-it-be-fixed

Poor mental health means pupils three times more likely not to pass five GCSEs

By Helen Pidd July 25, 2021 “…The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) study found an independent association between mental difficulties in adolescence and educational attainment at age 16. It also discovered that mental health problems adversely affected boys’ educational attainment more than girls’….” Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/jul/26/poor-mental-health-leaves-pupils-three-times-less-likely-to-pass-five-gcses

VERIFY: Yes, heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination has been reported more in boys and young men

By Erin Jones July 9, 2021 “…According to the CDC, these confirmed cases have occurred mostly in male adolescents and young adults over the age of 16, and have been reported typically within several days after the person has received a second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines…” Read the entire article: https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/heart-inflammation-after-covid-19-vaccination-reported-more-in-boys-and-young-men/536-dff7210a-eb4d-4067-b583-07f1ad4cf61c