Category: News From the Web

Boys Are Falling Behind But New School Models Can Help

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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

Boys and men are struggling locally and globally

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By Broad and Liberty, 11/25/24 “…“Issues such as educational disparities, mental health crises, workplace fatalities, and biases in the criminal justice system profoundly affect the quality of life and opportunities available to men. Men’s Equality Month aims to shed light on these issues and foster a more balanced and equitable society for everyone.”…” Read the READ MORE

Introducing Our New Oh, Boy!™ Campaign

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By The Boys Initiative “…The Oh, Boy!™ Campaign by The Boys Initiative highlights an often-overlooked issue: the challenges boys and young men face in today’s society. This video underscores the pressing need to recognize and tackle the systemic barriers hindering boys’ and young men’s ability to reach their full potential. Watch the video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1Sh–Pl0o

Suicide-related emergencies underdetected among minority, male youth and preteens, study finds

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By Med Express, 10/29/24 “…A new study by UCLA Health reveals that hospital emergency departments may be missing signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, boys and Black and Hispanic youth. The research, published in the journal JAMA Open Network, analyzed electronic health records of nearly 3,000 children and teenagers…” Read the entire article:  https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-suicide-emergencies-underdetected-minority-male.html

Help, My College Son/Daughter Was Falsely Accused of a Title IX Violation

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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 Kids Need More Play Time and Fewer Structured Activities

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By Psychology Today, 10/21/24 “…Saying things like, “My child is so busy,” has become a bit of a status symbol for parents who want to raise kids who are prepared for the real world. Ironically, overscheduled kids are actually missing out on the thing they need most for their development: unstructured playtime. …” Read the READ MORE

Boy Receives Hero Award After Saving Father From Bear Attack

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By DrydenWire.com, 10/21/24 “…On Saturday, October 19th, 2024, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office awarded Owen Beierman a Hero Award for saving his father’s life during a bear attack. While hunting with his father on September 7th, Owen witnessed a bear charge and severely injured his dad. Despite the life-threatening situation, Owen remained calm,…” Read the READ MORE

Why aren’t we talking about the real reason male college enrollment is dropping?

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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

Young Men in Crisis

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By Stanford Review, 09/30/24 “…At Stanford, women now outnumber men by 7% among undergraduates. This seemingly small difference belies a significant shift in campus demographics and academic achievement from 50 years ago, when the ratio of students (as well as applicants) was 67% men to 33% women. While the gender parity achieved in recent decades was READ MORE