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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: boys.

School Choice & Charters Opinion Indianapolis High School Separates the Sexes
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Richard Whitmire, August 9, 2011
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Reading & Literacy Opinion 'Now You See It'
Important new book about digital literacy reviewed by a Times columnist. The book is Now You See It.
Richard Whitmire, August 9, 2011
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Reading & Literacy Opinion Questions About Graphic Novels
They need to be raised.
Richard Whitmire, August 8, 2011
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Education Opinion Avoiding Gender Stereotypes
The two writers who lead the 'pushback' movement -- arguing that the boy troubles are mostly a myth -- avoid the issue of boys (relatively) lagging in school in this Edweek discussion of gender stereotypes.
Richard Whitmire, August 8, 2011
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Should College Be the Goal of K-12 Education?
Of course not, if college is defined by a four-year university degree. That's the point that's missing in this essay arguing that college isn't for everyone. Of course it isn't, and of course there are jobs that don't require college degrees. But jobs that require some kind of post-secondary work are on the rise, and not preparing students for that reality would be a mistake.
Richard Whitmire, August 8, 2011
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Science Opinion Dept. of Commerce Makes the STEM Argument
More women need to major in STEM subjects and pursue careers in those areas, argues the department. Given the gender imbalances on college campuses, the department is right.
Richard Whitmire, August 7, 2011
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Where the Men Aren't
In community colleges, especially students in their 20's.
Richard Whitmire, August 6, 2011
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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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Education Opinion Video Games the Villain?
Perhaps not. Perhaps just the opposite, says Penn State education professor Allison Carr-Chellman.
Richard Whitmire, August 5, 2011
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Science Opinion Intel Chief Omits Something
Paul Otellini does a great job laying out the case for boosting the number of engineering graduates in the U.S., but neglects to mention that the college gender gaps are a big player here. College enrollments soared while engineering majors sagged because the boom in college enrollment came from women, who mostly shun engineering majors.
Richard Whitmire, August 5, 2011
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Bloomberg Funds Minority Men Project
The mayor puts $30 million of his own money into a program designed to help young black and Latino males.
Richard Whitmire, August 4, 2011
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Science Opinion The STEM Gender Gap
For an apolitical look at the gender salary gap issue, examine the gender imbalances in science and math majors.
Richard Whitmire, August 4, 2011
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Early Childhood Opinion Redshirting Your (Potential) Kindergartender
An issues that affects boys more than girls gets aired in the LA Times.
Richard Whitmire, August 3, 2011
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Reading & Literacy Opinion The State of Art of Comics (Er, Make That 'Graphic Novels')
From Bluewater Productions.
Richard Whitmire, August 3, 2011
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