By Gisborne Herald, 07/19/2023 “…We know boys are falling behind girls in reading, writing and maths. Only 30 percent of boys leave with University Entrance, and they are less represented at university (about two men for every three women)…” Read the entire article: https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/column/overcoming-barriers-to-boys-education
Category: Social Issues
Boys experience depression differently than girls. Here’s why that matters
By Science News, 06/30/2023 “…Depression manifests differently in boys and men than in girls and women, mounting evidence suggests. Girls are more likely to internalize feelings, while boys are more likely to externalize them. Rather than crying when feeling down, for instance, boys may act irritated or lash out…” Read the entire article: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/boys-experience-depression-differently-girls
Recommendations on boys to also be prioritised in vaccine
By IOL, 06/05/2023 “…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine should also be prioritised on male children…” Read the entire article: https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/recommendations-on-boys-to-also-be-prioritised-in-vaccine-a90173cc-5ed6-456e-8fcc-31dbba665d57
Boys are facing key challenges in school. Inside the effort to support their success
By APA, 04/01/2023 “…At school, by almost every metric, boys of all ages are doing worse than girls. They are disciplined and diagnosed with learning disabilities at higher rates, their grades and test scores are lower, and they’re less likely to graduate from high school…” Read the entire article: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/04/boys-school-challenges-recommendations
A practical guide to improve boys’ mental health and wellbeing in schools
By News-Medical, 05/19/2023 “…Teenage boys are twice as likely as girls to die by suicide, and, when boys become men, they are three times more likely than women to die by suicide…” Read the entire article: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230519/A-practical-guide-to-improve-boyse28099-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-schools.aspx
How to solve the education crisis for boys and men
By Richard Reeves – Ted Talk, 06/21/2023 “…While studying inequality and social mobility, Richard Reeves made a surprising discovery: in some countries, like the US and UK, boys are drastically lagging behind girls across many academic measures. He explains why these struggles in school are indicative of the larger crises facing boys and men — READ MORE
Do ADHD Symptoms Differ in Boys and Girls?
By Very Well Health, 06/01/2023 “…In general, boys with ADHD are more likely to have symptoms and behaviors that are more disruptive and, therefore, more noticeable. Not only does this have a “squeaky wheel” effect, but it reinforces the stereotype of a child with ADHD being a boy who “acts up” in class and is READ MORE
‘Lessons in bromance’ can help boys maintain their mental health, avoid suicidal thoughts
By Study Finds, 05/16/2023 “…According to a teacher and author, schools should provide “lessons in bromance” to address the mental health crisis among boys. Matt Pinkett’s new book proposes that classes centered around anger management, friendship, and active listening could potentially reduce male suicide rates…” Read the entire article: https://studyfinds.org/lessons-in-bromance-boys/
Suicide rate among Black men and boys on the rise
By ABC Action News, 06/15/2023 “…The suicide rate for Black children ages 10 to 19 has risen 60% just over the past two decades. Mental health experts are noticing an alarming trend: the rate of suicide among African American men and boys is climbing…” Read the entire article: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/in-depth/suicide-rate-among-black-men-and-boys-on-the-rise
In School, Girls Rule. Where Does That Leave Boys?
By EdSurge, 05/23/2023 “…College began as a nearly all-male world, and that long trickled down through the education system. Then, 50 years ago, the U.S. government prohibited discrimination in education on the basis of sex. Now, women earn more than 57 percent of all bachelor’s degrees…” Read the entire article: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-05-23-in-school-girls-rule-where-does-that-leave-boys