By Lauren Camera July 27, 2021 “…Children who attend schools with high suspension rates are significantly more likely to be arrested and jailed as adults – especially Black and Hispanic boys – according to new research that shines a spotlight on the school-to-prison pipeline…” Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2021-07-27/study-confirms-school-to-prison-pipeline
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Emerging Evidence Shows The Pandemic May Have Hit Boys Harder — Not Just In Chicago But Nationally
“Black and Latino boys, who have long faced the largest gaps in the district, saw steeper drops in attendance and a sharper increase in failing grades than girls….” by Mila Koumpilova. Read the entire article: https://chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/7/16/22578439/emerging-evidence-shows-the-pandemic-may-have-hit-boys-harder-not-just-in-chicago-but-nationally
Study finds boys’ dislike for reading fiction is actually fiction!
Taylor & Francis Group July 6, 2021 “Gender stereotypes around reading may be holding boys back in the classroom, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Inclusive Education….” Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/tfg-sfb070521.php
Study says gender stereotypes about reading holds back boys from reading fiction
By Ani 07/12/21 “…The study demonstrates the importance of promoting reading enjoyment – particularly fiction – early on in schooling. This includes special consideration for boys and students from economically marginalized communities….” Read the entire article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/relationships/study-says-gender-stereotypes-about-reading-holds-back-boys-from-reading-fiction-101626055862798.html
Pandemic saw worsening mental health among teens, young adults, study finds
By Alexandria Hein July 13, 2021 “As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, many young people began experiencing declines in mental health, a problem that appeared to be worse for those whose connections to family and friends weren’t as tight, a new study has found….” Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/osu-ato071221.php
Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
By University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry July 13, 2021 “Boys with a gut bacterial composition that was high in the bacteria Bacteroidetes at one year of age were found to have more advanced cognition and language skills one year later….” Read the entire article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210713145850.htm
Emerging evidence shows the pandemic may have hit boys harder — not just in Chicago but nationally
By Mila Koumpilova Jul 16, 2021 “Black and Latino boys, who have long faced the largest gaps in the district, saw steeper drops in attendance and a sharper increase in failing grades than girls….” Read the entire article: https://chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/7/16/22578439/emerging-evidence-shows-the-pandemic-may-have-hit-boys-harder-not-just-in-chicago-but-nationally
Eight chest pain cases among adolescent boys detected after COVID vaccination in San Diego
By The San Diego Union-Tribune 06/18/2021 “…Rady Children’s Hospital has now admitted eight local boys suspected of suffering painful heart muscle inflammation called myocarditis after undergoing coronavirus vaccination…” Read the entire article: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/story/2021-06-18/eight-chest-pain-cases-among-adolescent-boys-detected-after-covid-vaccination-in-san-diego
Your Emotional Responses to ‘Bad’ Behavior are Counterproductive
By ADDitude “… When kids with ADHD elicit emotional responses from their parents, they learn that disruptive behavior is rewarded with attention. To cultivate positive behavior changes, parents should practice affective calmness…” Read the entire article: https://www.additudemag.com/emotional-response-adhd-behavior/