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True story: Two first grade boys were waiting to use the restroom and decided to kill some time by reading the words on the … [Read more...]

Image SourceA mixed learning environment can have lots of benefits. But some teaching strategies may not apply well to both … [Read more...]

April 13, 2017 By Greg Heilers

Money is pretty irresistible to kids, and managing it is, of course, a crucial life skill. Not surprisingly, then, it’s a … [Read more...]

My 10-year-old hates school.My 13-year-old isn't exactly fond of it either. (He's constantly asking if he can do online … [Read more...]

Why is it that so many boys daydream or doze off during your class? Is it really that bad?The short answer is ‘no’. The … [Read more...]

November 17, 2016 By Janet Sasson Edgette

In the agonizing moments before their names are called, those last boys picked for the kickball or basketball team during … [Read more...]

When your children aren’t old enough to be at preschool, it can be hard to know how to keep them busy. You might go to … [Read more...]

I love talking about boys & education. So when Evan Hanson, a father, writer and marriage and family therapist, … [Read more...]

Perhaps the toughest thing for any mom of boys -- and, I'd guess, female teacher of boys -- is learning to understand … [Read more...]

March 18, 2015 By Todd Feltman

Schools need to focus on acknowledging the academic, psychological and physical needs of boys. For my doctoral dissertation, … [Read more...]