It's the ultimate chicken-or-egg question. According to a comprehensive new report about gender and education: Compared to … [Read more...] about Are Boys Failing School or Is School Failing Boys?
7 Ways Teachers Can Make School Better For Boys
A lot of boys hate school. That's not exactly a well-kept secret. If you have boys of your own, you've likely heard plenty … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Teachers Can Make School Better For Boys
How to Deal with a Troublemaker
This is a xylophone.... ... It's also a powerful tool to increase student engagement. Let me explain. Last night was my … [Read more...] about How to Deal with a Troublemaker
Why Kids Can’t Sit Still in School: View From an 8-Year-old
My son saw the headline -- "Why So Many Kids Can't Sit Still in School Today" -- over my shoulder. He yelled, "Nobody … [Read more...] about Why Kids Can’t Sit Still in School: View From an 8-Year-old
Should Schools Be No-Touch Zones?
A 17-year-old high school has been suspended for touching a teacher. Sam McNair, a senior, entered the classroom and hugged … [Read more...] about Should Schools Be No-Touch Zones?
Helping Boys Succeed in School
A lot of boys don't like school. And a lot of boys don't do well in school. Yet virtually every single boy who's flunking out … [Read more...] about Helping Boys Succeed in School
Taking a Shot: All Students Learn Differently
Yesterday, I had the staff meeting in the gymnasium. The teachers were bewildered as they walked in the hot gym, wearing … [Read more...] about Taking a Shot: All Students Learn Differently
Boy-Friendly Schools
Is your son's school boy-friendly? Is it place where his enthusiasm for learning is encouraged, even if his preferred style … [Read more...] about Boy-Friendly Schools
Helping Boys Succeed in School
by Marcus Jackson, EdD With the right support and motivation, all boys can succeed in school! Try these simple tips to help … [Read more...] about Helping Boys Succeed in School
Boys, Math and Zero Tolerance
Recently my 9-year-old son worked with another 9-year-old boy to develop a series of math word problems. This is what they … [Read more...] about Boys, Math and Zero Tolerance
