Why Boys Fail: Saving Our Sons from an Educational System Thats Leaving Them Behind: Saving Our Sons from an Educational System That’s Leaving Them Behind - Hardcover

Whitmire, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814415342 ISBN 13: 9780814415344

Publisher: AMACOM, 2010

Synopsis

Boys are falling behind in school. The world has become more verbal; boys haven't. Even in their traditionally strong subjects of science and math, boys are hit at a young age with new educational approaches, stressing high-level reading and writing goals that they are developmentally unable to achieve. The gap between male and female achievement has reached the college level, where only 40% of graduates next year will be male. This doesn’t just mean fewer male doctors and lawyers, it also means fewer men in the careers that previously did not require post-high school degrees but do now. Why Boys Fail examines the roots and repercussions of this problem and spells out the educational, political, social and economic challenges we face as we work to end it.

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Review:

"...thorough, thought-provoking look at the increasing achievement gap between boys and girls...engaging read...offers arguments that could be used by...youth advocates to fund literacy and related programs for boys." -- "Voya" "...provocative and useful new book..." -- "Diverse Issues in Higher Education" "...addresses an important, and neglected, problem in our schools. Teachers and administrators should pay close attention to what Whitmire has to say." - "Washington Times" "...excellent starting point for examining a problem that could have long lasting consequences if it's not addressed soon....insightful look into a serious deficit in our educational system..." - "Bismarck Tribune" "The gender gap will certainly be a difficult problem to overcome...but hopefully this book will help pave the way for a better understanding." -Geekdad blog on wired.com "... brilliant new book... I don't know of a clearer or more balanced examination of this issue...recommendations at the end of the book are sensible, creative and overdue..." - "Washington Post" "...subject matter is compelling...sound advice-recommended for parents, educators, and others advocating for innovation and flexibility in their educational situations." - "Library Journal" "This is why we need reporters...an unbiased look at what is and isn't working in schools. Plenty of real stories and real journalism." - "guysread.com" "... parent of a son, school reform advocate, elementary school teacher, or, most importantly a school administrator or member of ...school boards...you need to read this book." -- "TucsonCitzen.com" ."..thorough, thought-provoking look at the increasing achievement gap between boys and girls...engaging read...offers arguments that could be used by...youth advocates to fund literacy and related programs for boys." -- "Voya" .".. parent of a son, school reform advocate, elementary school teacher, or, most importantly a school administrator or member of ...school boards...you need to read this book." -- "TucsonCitzen.com" ."..excellent starting point for examining a problem that could have long lasting consequences if it's not addressed soon....insightful look into a serious deficit in our educational system..." -- "Bismarck Tribune" ."..subject matter is compelling...sound advice--recommended for parents, educators, and others advocating for innovation and flexibility in their educational situations." -- "Library Journal" .".. brilliant new book... I don't know of a clearer or more balanced examination of this issue...recommendations at the end of the book are sensible, creative and overdue..." -- "Washington Post" ."..provocative and useful new book..." -- "Diverse Issues in Higher Education" ."..addresses an important, and neglected, problem in our schools. Teachers and administrators should pay close attention to what Whitmire has to say." -- "Washington Times" ."..backed by extensive body of research about the gender gap that exists from prekindergarten through college worldwide...straightforward, fun, and void of educationese."-The School Administrator ..".provocative and useful new book..." -- "Diverse Issues in Higher Education" ..".backed by extensive body of research about the gender gap that exists from prekindergarten through college worldwide...straightforward, fun, and void of educationese."-The School Administrator ..".provocative and useful new book..." -- Diverse Issues in Higher Education ..". brilliant new book... I don't know of a clearer or more balanced examination of this issue...recommendations at the end of the book are sensible, creative and overdue..." -- Washington Post "The gender gap will certainly be a difficult problem to overcome...but hopefully this book will help pave the way for a better understanding." --Geekdad blog on wired.com ..".addresses an important, and neglected, problem in our schools. Teachers and administrators should pay close attention to what Whitmire has to say." -- Washington Times ..".excellent starting point for examining a problem that could have long lasting consequences if it's not addressed soon....insightful look into a serious deficit in our educational system..." -- Bismarck Tribune ..".subject matter is compelling...sound advice--recommended for parents, educators, and others advocating for innovation and flexibility in their educational situations." -- Library Journal "This is why we need reporters...an unbiased look at what is and isn't working in schools. Plenty of real stories and real journalism." -- guysread.com ..". parent of a son, school reform advocate, elementary school teacher, or, most importantly a school administrator or member of ...school boards...you need to read this book." -- TucsonCitzen.com ..".thorough, thought-provoking look at the increasing achievement gap between boys and girls...engaging read...offers arguments that could be used by...youth advocates to fund literacy and related programs for boys." -- Voya

From the Back Cover:

It’s no longer a case of “boys being boys.” By every statistical measure, boys are falling steadily and alarmingly behind in school. Why Boys Fail draws on a wealth of data, interviews, case studies, and clearheaded analysis to both document the problem and uncover the real culprit driving the academic slide of boys: they just don’t have the reading and writing skills needed to keep up. And the book shares some good news in the form of schools that are getting it right by implementing practical strategies and programs for boosting literacy among the entire student body—boys and girls alike.

Advance Praise for Why Boys Fail :

“­Richard Whitmire writes a compelling book about a real issue in our schools—too many boys falling behind and never catching up. He understands the need for account­ability, and his practical solutions will help us achieve our promise to leave no child behind—including our boys.” — Former U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings

“A spectacularly comprehensive and nonjudgmental look at why our boys really are in trouble, with a thoughtful and positive call to action. This is the book that every parent, teacher, and legislator should read—right now.” — Jon Scieszka, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

“With his reporter’s eye for careful investigation and his characteristic penchant for tough-minded analysis, Whitmire not only breaks down the problem, but also offers up thoughtful solutions. For those who care about results, and are willing to challenge their own ideological predispositions, this is an important read.” — Joel Klein, New York City Schools Chancellor

“Ask any teacher: boys learn differently from girls and often struggle in the classroom. Richard Whitmire, one of our nation’s most thoughtful journalists, dug deeply into this topic and has unearthed clues that will help us better serve male learners in par­ticular and all students in general.” — Nancy S. Grasmick, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools

About this edition

• Publisher: AMACOM
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0814415342
• ISBN 13: 9780814415344
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256