Madeline Will`
@madelinewill.bsky.social
Assistant Managing Editor at Education Week. Tar Heel. Send tips and ideas to mwill@educationweek.org.
This concludes my first Bluesky thread (hi!), but there's much more to explore in this deeply reported package! Check it out: www.edweek.org/leadership/f...
For Too Many Boys, School Isn’t 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.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This concludes my first Bluesky thread (hi!), but there's much more to explore in this deeply reported package! Check it out: www.edweek.org/leadership/f...
And in Charlottesville, a middle school has opted to give students more autonomy, choice in their school work, and time for collaboration with peers. It's made a tough academic transition more successful, especially for boys. www.edweek.org/leadership/m...
Middle School Is Tough for Boys. One School Found the 'Secret Sauce' for Success
Hands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
And in Charlottesville, a middle school has opted to give students more autonomy, choice in their school work, and time for collaboration with peers. It's made a tough academic transition more successful, especially for boys. www.edweek.org/leadership/m...
In Delaware, Elizabeth observed a high school where students got practical, hands-on experience in career education. By age 15, boys are more than twice as likely than girls to express that “school is a waste of time.” But this approach has gotten boys engaged. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Boys Think School Is a Waste of Time. Career Pathways Prove Them Wrong
Real-world, experiential learning appeals to how boys learn best, educators say.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In Delaware, Elizabeth observed a high school where students got practical, hands-on experience in career education. By age 15, boys are more than twice as likely than girls to express that “school is a waste of time.” But this approach has gotten boys engaged. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
She also visited a New Hampshire elementary school, where a kindergarten teacher has infused play and outdoor learning into her curriculum. Boys who struggle in the classroom tend to thrive outside. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Kindergarten Play Makes a Comeback, and Boys Benefit
The modern kindergarten has little time for movement and play. Not so in this teacher's classroom.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
She also visited a New Hampshire elementary school, where a kindergarten teacher has infused play and outdoor learning into her curriculum. Boys who struggle in the classroom tend to thrive outside. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Elizabeth set out to find out what schools can do to better motivate and engage boys. She visited an all-boys school that has made "boy-friendly" changes to the school day, with big results. One change was as simple as adding an extra optional morning recess. www.edweek.org/leadership/w...
What 'Boy-Friendly' Changes Look Like at Every Grade Level
An all-boys school gave students more autonomy and time for socializing. The results have been powerful.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Elizabeth set out to find out what schools can do to better motivate and engage boys. She visited an all-boys school that has made "boy-friendly" changes to the school day, with big results. One change was as simple as adding an extra optional morning recess. www.edweek.org/leadership/w...