International Council for Men and Boys

08/24/2026

Are boys being judged differently in the classroom?

Research and school data point to three possible biases—from lower marks for work of the same quality to harsher discipline and lower expectations for boys' behavior.

08/21/2026

What if improving literacy is only part of the solution?

The schools that helped boys succeed didn't rely on one fix. They created environments boys wanted to be in—combining literacy support, positive role models, variety, and fair discipline.

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08/20/2026

Does labeling boys the problem actually help them learn?

The most successful schools Mike Bell studied didn't lecture boys about masculinity.
They addressed inappropriate behavior individually—without treating every boy as part of the problem.

08/19/2026

What if the solutions we recommend aren't working?

More male teachers, smaller classes, and "boy-friendly" activities sound logical.
But the evidence suggests that some popular strategies may not actually help boys succeed.

08/18/2026

What if better results don't require more money?

Six schools improved boys' outcomes without increasing their budgets. They changed how they used the resources they already had—and the results followed.

08/17/2026

🔗 https://www.menandboys.net/pr/schools-eliminate-gender-learning-gaps-for-boys-at-no-extra-cost-or-funding/

Boys around the world continue to face significant educational challenges, including higher rates of grade repetition, disengagement, and school dropout. Yet a group of schools in England has demonstrated that these gaps can be dramatically reduced using practical, evidence-based strategies without additional funding.

Their experience suggests that improving outcomes for boys doesn't require fewer opportunities for girls—it requires identifying and expanding approaches that work for all students.

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Henry Herrera Telephone: +1-301-801-0608 Email: [email protected] Schools Eliminate Gender Learning Gaps for Boys at No Extra Cost or Funding August 17, 2026 — Boys' education is in global crisis: they are more

08/17/2026

What if success isn't just an exception?

Six independent schools found similar ways to help boys succeed.
When the same results appear again and again, it's time to pay attention.

08/14/2026

What makes someone an expert in education?

Titles don't guarantee results.
Some of the most effective teachers
are simply using methods that work.

Results should speak louder than credentials.

08/13/2026

Why are boys
still being left behind in education?

The problem isn't just achievement.
It's also whether we're willing
to acknowledge the gap
and listen to the teachers seeing it firsthand.

08/12/2026

Why are boys
falling behind in education?

Poverty doesn't tell the whole story.
The gap appears across
the entire ability range.

It's time to look deeper
at what's holding boys back.