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Kindergarteners in a play-based learning class raise their hands while participating in an activity at Symonds Elementary School in Keene, N.H. on Nov. 7, 2024.
For Too Many Boys, School Isn’t Working. Solutions Are in Reach
A special reporting project explores why boys, overall, are doing worse in school than girls—and what can be done to reverse the trend.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Video Leadership Snapshot: Christopher Chatmon
March 24, 2015
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Reasons to Revisit The Boys Initiative Site
The site has been relaunched, with these features:
Richard Whitmire, October 24, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Males and Masculinities in Minority Communities
Note: This is a guest post by John Michael Lee Jr., PhD., policy director for the Advocacy and Policy Center in the Advocacy, Government Relations and Development unit at the College Board.
Richard Whitmire, October 14, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion 'Why Boys Fail' Out in Paperback
The book has a slightly changed cover and a new introduction, which leads off:
Richard Whitmire, September 8, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion U.S. Lagging in Paying Attention to Gender Gaps
(This piece is also running today in The Dallas Morning News; link requires registration)
Richard Whitmire, September 7, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion The Confluence of Economics, Gender, Education, and Politics
You'll see it in President Obama's upcoming speech about proposals for creating jobs. The White House is all too aware of the growing political disaffection of working-class white males. Absent job creation, Obama has little hope of winning that group.
Richard Whitmire, September 6, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion The Puzzle of Poor White Boys
This is a fascinating issue, and one that can be seen mostly clearly in the U.K., where they collect data on that subgroup. In this country, the accountability system is geared more for minorities and poverty.
Richard Whitmire, September 2, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion 'Why Boys Fail' Makes Rhee's Top Five List
Appreciate the nod. She knows something about the topic: she wrote the foreword.
Richard Whitmire, August 18, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Required Reading
This Brookings paper brings together all the factors that explain the declining economic status of men.
Richard Whitmire, August 5, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion How To Make Schools Boy Friendly
Educational psychologist Lori Day takes a swing at that question at Huffington:
Richard Whitmire, June 27, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Portland Parents and Educators Discuss the Boy Troubles
Interesting article in the Oregonian. I'd love to see reporters in other cities do the same.
Richard Whitmire, June 26, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'Manliness Under Assault'
Hollywood expands on an existing theme: men are wimps, at least compared to the more successful and assertive women surrounding them. WSJ does a nice sum-up:
Richard Whitmire, June 10, 2011
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Boys Initiative Video Available
See the entire conference here.
Richard Whitmire, May 19, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Coverage of Boys Initiative Briefing
From The Washington Times.
Richard Whitmire, May 18, 2011
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1 min read
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