https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/boys Boys en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:57:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-boys-start-kindergarten-behind-girls/2026/07 Kindergarten readiness data tell us that gender gaps start as soon as school does. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:57:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-boys-start-kindergarten-behind-girls/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-a-school-leaders-guide-for-countering-the-manosphere/2026/04 Researcher Marc Brackett shares strategies to counter radicalization before it takes root. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:54:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-a-school-leaders-guide-for-countering-the-manosphere/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/half-of-16-year-old-boys-are-gambling-what-can-schools-do/2026/03 A Common Sense Media report examines adolescent boys' experiences with gambling and gambling-like activities. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:33:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/half-of-16-year-old-boys-are-gambling-what-can-schools-do/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-are-working-to-show-boys-that-the-helping-professions-arent-girly/2025/10 Experts say boys don't get support to enter traditionally female careers. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:27:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-are-working-to-show-boys-that-the-helping-professions-arent-girly/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-all-that-masculinity-content-online-really-makes-boys-feel/2025/10 Nearly every boy in a new survey says they've seen content online about body image or appearance. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:30:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-all-that-masculinity-content-online-really-makes-boys-feel/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-messages-about-masculinity-hurt-boys-self-esteem-how-educators-can-help/2025/10 Boys online frequently see messages about making money, building muscle, and fighting or using weapons. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-messages-about-masculinity-hurt-boys-self-esteem-how-educators-can-help/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-why-charlie-kirk-was-an-icon-to-so-many-boys/2025/09 The 31-year-old firebrand offered something different to many who feel adrift. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:49:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-why-charlie-kirk-was-an-icon-to-so-many-boys/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-students-can-easily-fall-for-dangerous-messaging-what-teachers-can-do/2025/05 Bad feelings and alienation can plague young people. You can address those emotions in the classroom. Thu, 29 May 2025 06:31:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-students-can-easily-fall-for-dangerous-messaging-what-teachers-can-do/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-boys-are-struggling-in-school-what-can-be-done/2025/05 Girls outpace boys at nearly every level of academic achievement. Author Richard Reeves shares his thoughts. Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-boys-are-struggling-in-school-what-can-be-done/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/5-ways-teachers-can-get-boys-to-love-reading/2025/01 Students' reading scores have hit record lows, with boys' scores falling furthest. Pleasure reading could help. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:09:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/5-ways-teachers-can-get-boys-to-love-reading/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-too-many-boys-school-isnt-working-solutions-are-in-reach A special reporting project explores why boys, overall, are doing worse in school than girls—and what can be done to reverse the trend. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-too-many-boys-school-isnt-working-solutions-are-in-reach https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/boys-want-a-strong-relationship-with-their-teachers-that-doesnt-always-happen/2025/01 The key to inspiring boys in the classroom is a strong student-teacher relationship, experts say. Here's how to make it work. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/boys-want-a-strong-relationship-with-their-teachers-that-doesnt-always-happen/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-heres-how-to-build-stronger-relationships-with-boys-downloadable/2025/01 Boys are relational learners, experts say. Here are eight key strategies for how to reach them. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-heres-how-to-build-stronger-relationships-with-boys-downloadable/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-boys-dont-want-to-become-teachers-and-what-schools-can-do-about-it/2025/01 Boys would benefit from more male role models in the classroom. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-boys-dont-want-to-become-teachers-and-what-schools-can-do-about-it/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-schools-get-boys-excited-about-learning/2025/01 These four schools are reimagining their schedules and operations to better serve boys. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-schools-get-boys-excited-about-learning/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 Hands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-boy-friendly-changes-look-like-at-every-grade-level/2025/01 An all-boys school gave students more autonomy and time for socializing. The results have been powerful. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-boy-friendly-changes-look-like-at-every-grade-level/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/boys-think-school-is-a-waste-of-time-career-pathways-prove-them-wrong/2025/01 Real-world, experiential learning appeals to how boys learn best, educators say. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/boys-think-school-is-a-waste-of-time-career-pathways-prove-them-wrong/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/boys-are-falling-behind-girls-in-school-see-how/2025/01 The data are clear: Girls, on average, find more success at school than boys. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/boys-are-falling-behind-girls-in-school-see-how/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-school-isnt-working-for-many-boys-and-what-could-help/2025/01 Teachers report in a new survey that boys are less focused and engaged than their female counterparts. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-school-isnt-working-for-many-boys-and-what-could-help/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/kindergarten-play-makes-a-comeback-and-boys-benefit/2025/01 The modern kindergarten has little time for movement and play. Not so in this teacher's classroom. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/kindergarten-play-makes-a-comeback-and-boys-benefit/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-boys-dont-love-to-read-could-this-former-teacher-be-on-to-something/2024/11 Boys are falling behind in reading. Books with military-history themes may help reverse this trend. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-boys-dont-love-to-read-could-this-former-teacher-be-on-to-something/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-mental-health-showing-signs-of-improvement/2024/08 New CDC data shows a small decrease in the percentage of teens reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:53:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-mental-health-showing-signs-of-improvement/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/disparities-bullying-and-corporal-punishment-the-latest-federal-discipline-data/2023/11 As most schools offered hybrid instruction in 2020-21, Black students and students with disabilities were disproportionately disciplined. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:32:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/disparities-bullying-and-corporal-punishment-the-latest-federal-discipline-data/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/misogynist-influencer-andrew-tate-has-captured-boys-attention-what-teachers-need-to-know/2023/02 Middle school boys, in particular, are repeating Tate's offensive language and ideas in the classroom, teachers report. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:01:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/misogynist-influencer-andrew-tate-has-captured-boys-attention-what-teachers-need-to-know/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-stop-demonizing-black-boys-let-them-play-too/2022/11 The play of Black boys is judged differently—more dangerous, more violent—than that of peers, writes teacher-educator Altheria Caldera. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:00:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-stop-demonizing-black-boys-let-them-play-too/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-americas-boys-are-in-serious-trouble-schools-can-help/2022/05 Here are three imperatives to giving boys an education worth living for, from a teacher at an all-boys middle school. Mon, 02 May 2022 19:30:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-americas-boys-are-in-serious-trouble-schools-can-help/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/biases-can-hurt-boys-reading/2020/03 Children adapt their attitudes toward reading to conform to their classmates' perceived gender stereotypes, in ways that put boys at a disadvantage, according to a new study in the journal Child Development. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:33:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/biases-can-hurt-boys-reading/2020/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/support-for-black-boys-boosts-graduation-rates/2019/10 A new evaluation of an Oakland, Calif., school district program designed to wrap black male students in a culturally rich and supportive environment is paying off. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:21:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/support-for-black-boys-boosts-graduation-rates/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-teach-boys-to-be-better-men/2018/10 Violence and disrespect toward women is learned behavior, writes Justin Minkel, and teachers can show boys a better way. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:40:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-teach-boys-to-be-better-men/2018/10