"'Our boy problem' a 'disturbing trend' as boys and young men fall behind girls in education"

Submitted by anthony on Wed, 2011-05-18 11:17

Article here. Excerpt:

'Mortensen released a report Tuesday titled "Economic Change Effects on Men and Implications for the Education of Boys," in which he explains how men have not adapted well to the changing economy.

He points out that women are more likely than men ages 25 to 29 to have a high school diploma, that women are more likely than men to continue going to college after the first year and that there have been more women than men enrolled in college since 1981.

"Mortenson argues that teaching styles and discipline policies cause boys to disengage sooner than girls and drop out at higher rates," Education Week reported, adding that the focus in schools on test preparation and writing disengages boys faster than girls.'

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http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011105160319

You'd think the U of Rochester was a women's college: no mention of men at all. The article tone and content is pretty much all women, all the time. When gender is mentioned, it is only feminine.

I believe the media has contributed and continues to contribute to the educational losses suffered by men these past 40 years and they ought to be called on the carpet for it. I quote:

"All submissions must include your name, address and daytime telephone number. Limit letters to fewer than 175 words. Send to Letters to the Editor, Democrat and Chronicle, 55 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14614; email dceditpage-at-DemocratandChronicle.com."

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Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2011-05-18 15:14