Category: News From the Web

Boys between 5 and 15 face an emotional ‘crisis’ that defines their future, says teacher

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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

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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 Crisis for Boys and STEM Workers: Lessons from India

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

America’s Young Men Are Falling Behind—and Shifting Right

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By The Ringer, 10/11/24 “…Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, joins the show to talk about the state of men, young men, working-class men, the gender divide in the electorate, why Democrats seem to have a guy problem, and why Republicans seem to have a message that is resonating—especially for READ MORE

Eight reasons why ADHD diagnoses are increasing

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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