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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: boys.

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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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion College Degrees Important for Non-college Jobs
In my book I refer to this as college is the new high school. Some post-secondary study is needed for many blue-collar jobs. And as this New York Times article points out, a college degree is helpful even when working as a cashier.
Richard Whitmire, June 26, 2011
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Early Childhood Opinion Canadians Discuss Redshirting Boys
Evidence piles up that the youngest kids in the class don't fare so well.
Richard Whitmire, June 25, 2011
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Science Opinion By Fifth Grade It's Over
Some hopeful advice on luring more women into technology pursuits -- assuming girls haven't fallen behind by fifth grade.
Richard Whitmire, June 24, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Discussion About the College Board Report
Interesting panel discussion about what's doable immediately.
Richard Whitmire, June 24, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion New Florida Education Commissioner
Black male chosen to oversee schools with a dismal record educating black boys.
Richard Whitmire, June 24, 2011
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Education Opinion Is Marriage for White People?
That's the title of a new book on the topic. Another exploration of the marriageable mate dilemma. This time the recommendation is for black women to marry non-blacks.
Richard Whitmire, June 23, 2011
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Education Opinion Good To Know Men Are Better at Something
We're funnier!
Richard Whitmire, June 23, 2011
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Education Opinion Men in the Media
We hit a new low in this series.
Richard Whitmire, June 22, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Yet More on the College Board 'Initiative'
If you should choose to do some digging into the College Board's Initiative on minority males, here's a link explaining all the parts -- including a game to test your knowledge about roadblocks young men face on their way to earning a college degree.
Richard Whitmire, June 22, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion More on "Unnatural Selection"
Good analysis of the new book in the WSJ. In many developing countries, especially where only one child is allowed per family, families are choosing boys, which can trigger fallout from the operational sex ratio:
Richard Whitmire, June 22, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Even More on the College Board Report
The more I read of the ETS report the more I like it. This is what the DOE should be doing.
Richard Whitmire, June 21, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion More on the College Board Initiatives
From the Boston Globe:
Richard Whitmire, June 21, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Campaign on Behalf of Minority Males
ETS joins with a Harvard advocacy group to point out the problems seen among minority males.
Richard Whitmire, June 20, 2011
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