Why Boys Fail
This blog was written by Richard Whitmire, a former editorial writer at USA Today and past board president of the National Education Writers Association, and a frequent opinion commentator on national education issues. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: boys.
Education
Opinion
Bulletin from your Blogger: This Blog is Going into Remission
As mentioned in a previous posting, I am in the middle of a book project that, by book writing standards, includes some very demanding deadlines. But the project is worth it. I'm collaborating with College Board President Gaston Caperton on a book about what works in American public education. And what works, as it turns out, is what works for boys as well. When the book is done, the blog may return.
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
I Beg to Differ...
Note: This is a guest post by Darryl Williams, principal of the Brighter Choice Charter Schools for Boys' elementary and middle school programs in Albany, New York.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
Suspended From College?
Note: This is a guest post by Darryl Williams, principal of the Brighter Choice Charter Schools for Boys' elementary and middle school programs in Albany, New York.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Economic Inequality: Red or Blue
Times columnist David Brooks makes an important point today about two flavors of inequality. The 'blue' inequality, financiers vs. wage earners, is getting all the attention, but the 'red' inequality, those with or without a college education (and here, the big gap falls along gender lines) is more prevalent.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Building Great Classrooms, One Teacher at a Time
Note: This is a guest post by Darryl Williams, principal of the Brighter Choice Charter Schools for Boys' elementary and middle school programs in Albany, New York.
Education
Opinion
Introducing a New Guest Blogger
Thanks to John Lee for his contributions. Next up is Darryl Williams, who for the past five years has been the principal of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys in Albany New York. Brighter Choice is an all-boys public charter school serving a 97% African-American and Latino population.
Science
Opinion
Women and Engineering
An interesting contribution to the debate over why women shun engineering careerscomes from Stanford University's Clayman Institute for Gender Research. We know that girls perform as well as boys in the sciences during the high school years. The separation points appear to be when women declare their majors and even later when women with engineering backgrounds commit to careers.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Failing on Purpose or Socialized to Fail?
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.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Reasons to Revisit The Boys Initiative Site
The site has been relaunched, with these features:
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
A Warning Sign from Korea
Too many college graduates and not enough jobs for them has Koreans worried about the priorities of their education system.
International
Opinion
The British Story, Again
The gender gaps in the U.K. seem roughly equivalent to what we're seeing here. The difference is the extent of the awareness. Overseas, the story makes regular appearances in the news. Here, the subject is still considered somewhat exotic -- and controversial.
Education
Opinion
TV: A Source of Language Delay?
The debate over video distractions is far from over. The New York Times summarizes the latest from researchers:
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Mentoring Minority Males: A Call to Action
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.
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
Join the Debate on Single Sex Education
The New York Times is running a forum on single sex education, pegged to the Science article calling the rationale behind the movement "pseudoscience." All the major players were invited to join in.