The document summarizes key points from the book "The Problem with Boys’ Education: Beyond the Backlash" including that (1) harassment and bullying in schools is often pervasive and based on ideas of masculinity and social status, (2) marginalized students are often seen as troublemakers and targets which can become racial issues, and (3) while boys face different challenges in education than girls, such as different learning styles, potential solutions involve changing social norms, listening to students, and addressing issues outside of school.

1. The Problem with Boys’ Education: Beyond the BacklashEdited by Wayne Martino, Michael Kehler, Marcus B. Weaver-HightowerTwelve Essays Slides by Kate Keith-Fitzgerald

2. Harassment and BullyingPervasive, defines ideas of masculinityHaving the proper statusCreate good mentorsUsually based around heteronormanitySubtle and hard to track since hidden within the day to day of school life

3. Marginalizing Start out seen as troublemakers, never countered-easily becomes a racial issueOutside the norms of culture and genderHetreosexuality as the norm, those who don’t fit are teased and try to conform.

4. Boys over GirlsDifferent styles of learningMeeting needs in the classroomIs there are a real gender gap?-literacy test scores, higher education, data says it doesAustralia-healing boysUK-Meeting Standards

5. SolutionsChange the norms and listen to the school communityNever as simple as just one person being a victimLook into the larger issues of home life and life outside schoolAsk your students for help in changing things

6. Book Take AwaysDense individual essays with good nuggets hidden within themI’ve highlighted a few here, but best for thinking about theory.A complex book of essays that’s worth digging into and returning to.