Exploring Boys' Education (Members Channel)

Season 5 kicks off with a special two-part episode featuring Matt Englar-Carlson, a professor at California State University at Fullerton and the director of the Center for Boys and Men. Delve into the heart of boys' education, as Englar-Carlson debunks myths about boys’ mental health and highlights the essence of healthy masculinities. Uncover how schools can foster genuine conversations on masculinity and learn about the mind-body connection in boys. With a focus on the strength-based approach, this two-part episode offers a deep dive into nurturing the mental and physical well-being of boys.

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IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Get the Mental App · IBSC

Unpack the future of boys' education with IBSC Executive Director Tom Batty as he illuminates how best to equip boys for the opportunities and responsibilities of the 21st century. In this crucial conversation, explore the meaning and benefits of a broad liberal education and consider upcoming trends in boys' education. Batty shares his insights into strategies to counter the stigmas of failure and rejection experienced by some boys. He also highlights the qualities of an effective teacher for boys and how to foster boys’ interest in learning and society. Join us as we delve into these topics and create a vision for a more responsive, inclusive, and engaging educational environment for boys.

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Delve into the intersection of race and gender in boys' schools with Ramón Javier, head of school at George Jackson Academy (United States), who shares insights on how schools can address the crucial aspects of diversity, inclusion, and equity. The discussion covers the unique challenges and opportunities that boys' schools face in fostering an inclusive environment, as well as the initiatives they can implement to address potential biases. We also explore the impact of these efforts on students from diverse backgrounds, the role of faculty and staff, and how to think about creating a more equitable educational experience for all boys. IBSC

Hear sociologist and anti-violence advocate Ethan Levine (he/him) discuss supporting gender-diverse students in boys' schools. He shares his motivation for advocacy, highlights the importance of this work for all students, and addresses common misconceptions. Levine provides best practices for inclusive environments, mission statements, and language use while emphasizing the impact of policies that support gender-diverse students. This insightful conversation offers valuable guidance for educators and school administrators in boys’ schools to create a more inclusive educational landscape.

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Hear professor, author, and licensed clinical psychologist Christopher Reigeluth highlight the importance of having conversations about masculinity in current times. He unpacks the “guy code” and offers advice for educators and leaders in boys’ schools to help boys engage with society’s gender rules and the boxes these rules create. Reigeluth also describes The Masculinity Workbook for Teens, a workbook he developed to give boys a roadmap to discover what kind of man they want to be.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. The Masculinity Workbook for Teens · Chris Reigeluth's Website · IBSC

Hear from Shannon Frigyik and Thembekile Maseko from St. John’s College Preparatory School (South Africa) and Mark Stenhouse from St. Alban’s College (South Africa) as they reflect on the role of the arts in the lives of boys. Delve into the positive impact music and drama have on younger boys and the skills older boys develop engaging in arts programs that are made accessible to all students.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. St. John's College Preparatory School · St Alban's College · IBSC

Join Charles Bailey and Hannah Fox from Harrow School (United Kingdom) as they chart the development of a curriculum that prepares boys for a life of service, learning, leadership, and fulfilment. Following a recent no-assumptions curriculum review, 2021-22 marked the first year of Harrow's innovative Curriculum 2025. Gain a sense of the best ways to harness boys' development from cognitive, social, and digital perspectives.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Presentation Download · Harrow School · IBSC

Join Kori Brown from The Haverford School (United States), Polly Higgins from King Edward’s School (United Kingdom), and Laura Sabo from St. Christopher’s School (United States) as they discuss Brown’s IBSC Action Research project that explores using digital “selfless portraits” to foster cognitive empathy in eighth-grade boys. Brown garnered the 2022 IBSC Action Research award in recognition of her outstanding and innovative contribution to the IBSC community.

Listen to this podcast episode for insight from Brown and program leaders, then get more information on a variety of topics for boys’ educators in hundreds of IBSC Action Research reports.

Better yet, apply for the 2023-24 IBSC Action Research Program and conduct a project yourself.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. IBSC Action Research Findings · Apply for Action Research · The Haverford School · King Edward's School · St. Christopher's School · IBSC

Hear from diversity and inclusion strategist Derrick Gay as he addresses the challenges schools may face in developing sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. He speaks about the hurdles and opportunities presented by schools’ efforts and reflects on the resistance some school communities experience as they strive to become schools where boys belong. Gay offers advice for teachers and school leaders and gives examples of how to sustain this vital work in schools.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. derrickgay.com · IBSC

Join Tom Batty, principal of Scotch College (Australia), Byron Hulsey, headmaster of Woodberry Forest School (United States), and Tony Reeler, principal of Bishops Diocesan College (South Africa), as they reflect on the new IBSC brochure Boys' Schools Understand and Celebrate Boys.

IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Boys' Schools Understand and Celebrate Boys · Why a School for Boys? · Scotch College · Bishops · Woodberry Forest School · IBSC