About Boys and Schools

The Boys and Schools program is dedicated to improving the lives and futures of boys. Our outreach efforts focus on raising public awareness regarding issues related to boys' health and achievement. We offer tools and resources that can help make a change in boys' lives. The Boys and Schools program is a project of the Men's Health Network, a 501c(3) non-profit educational organization committed to improving the health and well-being of men and boys.

Boys and Schools Strategies for Success

The Boys and Schools program supports a number of strategies to help improve the lives and futures of boys, including:

More research regarding boys' developmental needs and learning styles, and greater public awareness of these differences...
Early intervention as a means to develop literacy skills and a positive attitude about school...
Mentoring, and greater parental and community involvement...
More flexibility for educators in trying different techniques to reach boys...
Better efforts to meet the mental health needs of boys...
Educating policy makers about the need for specialized programs to boost boys' educational outcomes...
Creating a culture of support for boys...

Learn more about the Boys and Schools Strategies for Success.