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Research Summary: Three ideas to help boys at school - American Institute for Boys and Men In this research summary, Richard V. Reeves proposes three distinct policy approaches to address gender gaps in education, ranging from gender-neutral to gender-based policies, advocating…

Vocationally-oriented learning seems to benefit boys and men more than girls and women—on average. A study of Connecticut’s 17 technical high schools showed a 10 percentage-point higher graduation rate for male students than traditional schools.

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Graph depicting enrollment at HBCUs since 1976. Fewer Black men are enrolled now than in 1976, while the total overall number of students has increased for Black women and Non-Black men and women.

There are fewer Black men enrolled at HBCUs than in the mid-70s. Interventions in K-12 education in Black communities, increasing the representation of Black male teachers, and expanding HBCU funding could all help increase Black male enrollment.

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"Boys and men are currently much less likely to receive treatment for mental health conditions. As shown in Figure 1, in 2022 27% of women reported receiving mental health treatment in the previous 12 months compared to only 16% of men."

“There is strong evidence that socialization and norms contribute to men’s reluctance to seek out the care they may need. The policy challenge is clear: we must lower the barriers for boys and men accessing mental health care.”

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A graph depicting the different ways that fathers and mothers tend to use their time in raising children. Fathers spending more time in Play in Recreation. Play is critical to children’s development, helping them learn to manage their emotions, develop social skills, and regulate their behavior.

Children with fathers engaged in “activation parenting” tend to have better self-regulation and fewer emotional difficulties. Fathers also challenge their children via language—asking more “wh-” questions—stimulating language development.
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Research - American Institute for Boys and Men AIBM provides research from our internal team and commissioned experts on key issues affecting boys and men across the U.S. Explore our findings and summaries.

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Research - American Institute for Boys and Men AIBM provides research from our internal team and commissioned experts on key issues affecting boys and men across the U.S. Explore our findings and summaries.

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A graph showing that since the 1960s, the time fathers spend with their children has increased by over 250%, as their average time spent in paid work has decreased.

Dads matter. As mothers have entered the labor force in greater numbers, fathers have reduced the amount of time they spend in paid work, and increased the time they spend completing household activities and caring for their children.
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Missing misters: gender diversity among teachers | AIBM Learn about the male teacher shortage in U.S. schools, its impact on boys’ education, and why it should be a policy priority.

We released a new research brief “Missing Misters: Gender Diversity among Teachers”. Fewer than 1 in 4 teachers are men, and this brief examines their representation across classrooms, race, and place.
Check it out: hi.switchy.io/LHwr

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A graph representing the number of students by demographic (race and gender) who will see a teacher that matches their race and gender. White females being the most likely and Hispanic males being the least likely.

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Boys are less likely to see someone who looks like them in the classroom, especially boys of color.
Read more about these disparities in our latest research brief: hi.switchy.io/LQ2k

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Men and white people vote differently based on education Over all, college graduates voted for Harris by 13 points more than they did Trump. But that gap was even starker for certain demographics.

Education-Level Voting Gaps Are Highest Among Men, White People

Over all, college graduates voted for Harris by 13 points more than they did Trump. But that gap was even starker for certain demographics. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3YJpJA4

7 Key Facts About Male Teachers - American Institute for Boys and Men The share of male teachers in public K-12 schools has dropped significantly, especially at the secondary level. This brief dives into key findings around the…

Our latest research brief on male K-12 teachers is out. Here are a few facts on how men become teachers as well as how & why they leave.

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Home - American Institute for Boys and Men The American Institute for Boys & Men is committed to objective research and policy development on issues and trends impacting the wellbeing of boys and men.

We're the American Institute for Boys and Men (Unofficial Account), a nonpartisan research organization launched in 2023 by Richard V. Reeves.
We believe addressing the challenges for boys and men today is NOT a zero sum game! Learn more about the impetus for our work at aibm.org.