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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: boys.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
Unnatural Selection
That's the title of a new book about what happens when gender ratios become out of balance. In this book, the author focuses on the overabundance of men in countries such as China.
School Choice & Charters
Opinion
The Record at Urban Prep
Urban charter schools for boys have gotten caught up in the general education wars, where the unions and their defenders belittle the accomplishments of charter schools. Here's Tim King defending the academic record at Urban Prep.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
A Probe Into the Problems of Black Boys
The symposium about the plight of black boys produced an interesting discussion, according to this EdWeek report.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Problems Facing Latino Males
Interesting seminar on the issue. This problem is one reason I'm watching the Rocketship charters in California. Not only are they successful, but the population they target is mostly Latino.
Education
Opinion
The Salary/Negotiation Question
How much of the salary gender gap is due to gender differences in negotiating? My guess: a lot.
Education
Opinion
The Downside of the Feminization of Medicine
More female doctors is something to applaud. A lot more female politicians, entrepreneurs and scientists -- fields women often avoid -- would be something to celebrate. But there are drawbacks to any social revolution.