snipsnsnailsx5 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'm writing my Sociology paper on this topic. I may focus on specifically how public school is failing boys...but I think that may be too restrictive. Can I get some good book and movie recommendations on this topic (or both topics)? THANKS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 If you go the boy specific route, I highly recommend Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men by Leonard Sax The Trouble with Boys: A Surprising Report Card on Our Sons, Their Problems at School, and What Parents and Educators Must Do by Peg Tyre The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons From Falling Behind in School and Life by Michael Gurian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipsnsnailsx5 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks! I actually was assigned to read "Boys Adrift..." this week for a discussion on boys/young men and how video games affect them. That's what spurred my interest in boys in the school system. I'm a mother to five and have witnessed first hand how the schools have failed two of my boys so far... I really enjoyed that book and its totally changed the way I've been thinking and addressing my son's possible ADHD and medication... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto is a great place to start. The Underground History of American Education is another good one, although much longer and a bit dryer as well. (sorry i couldn't link to them... I'm on my mobile) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto is a great place to start. The Underground History of American Education is another good one, although much longer and a bit dryer as well. (sorry i couldn't link to them... I'm on my mobile) :iagree::iagree: Loved these books!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard that Waiting for Superman is superb..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) None Dare Call it Education 2 Million Minutes: A Documentary Calculating the Educational Divide (I haven't watched this second one, but rather I see it in our Amazon cart. Assumedly someone here has recommended it. The reviews make it look quite interesting. Unfortunately it currently costs $124!!) Edited October 10, 2011 by RegGuheert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The War Against Boys The Harsh Truth About Public Schools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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