Holly J's blog
Should we Separate Genders in the Classroom?
Mention separating genders in the classroom and many can’t help but bristle. Segregating the sexes seems an antiquated, pre-women’s rights idea that brings forth images of elite male schools and ivy-league colleges that did not admit women. The feminist movement in mid 20th century pushed for women’s equal rights in education as well as the work-force… wouldn’t instituting gender-separated classrooms be a step backward?
Comic Books Belong in Schools
There’s a comic book store in my small town. I never went in it until recently; it’s located right next to the tattoo parlor and gives off a rather shady vibe. Boys lurk about (many tattooed) with paper bags that carry their latest comic-book purchase.
Lure Boys to Reading with Banned Books
Banned books are a perfect opportunity to get your male children or students to read great classic literature.
Why Reading to Boys Is So Important
"If you want to raise readers, you must provide them with books as soon as humanly possible. This is a parental obligation on par with vaccinations."
Let's Talk About Obama's Speech to Our Kids
You’ve heard about it. Maybe you’ve even gotten into a heated discussion about it. President Obama is addressing schoolchildren about (gasp) sticking with their education. Today, the White House made his speech available. You can read for yourself this horrible, awful propaganda at the White House website.
Technology and Boys' Literacy
Those troubled that the advancement of technology is turning our kids into imbeciles should take a look at this article from Wired magazine: Clive Thompson on the New Literacy.
Boys and Competitive Reading
Ways to Get Boys Reading
Teen Boys and Young Adult Lit: An Important Relationship
In my recent post, Summer Reading Suggestions for Boys, several people responded with questions about finding adult literature for their teenage boys to read. I came up with some suggestions myself, as did others. And I stand by my position that teens can and should be introduced to adult literature! However, let’s not disregard adolescent lit altogether just yet.
Getting Black Boys to Read
There is a definite, though debated and not widely recognized literacy gap in the United States between males and females. You will probably not be surprised to know that this gap widens even further when we consider African American Boys.
How We Are Failing Black Boys
Read this excerpt from the article Are schools failing black boys? by Celeste Fremon & Stephaine Renfrow Hamilton:
