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Blogs on Boys' Education

Have you been on any good blogs about boys' education? If so, we'd loveto hear which blogs are most popular.Continue

Started May 12, 2010

Boy-Friendly Classrooms
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I would love some input into the elements that you believe are required in order to create a boy-friendly learning atmosphere, specifically at the elementary grades. I'll get the discussion…Continue

Tags: boy, classroom, environment, learning, boys

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Downing Jan 26, 2011.

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Our Schools for Earthlings at The Sterling Hall School

April 5, 2011 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm

An unconference discussing environmental and sustainability education. Guest speaker is Tom Heintzman, President and Co-founder of Bullfrog Power. To learn more, and to sign up, please click here.

Mar 4, 2011

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David Downing replied to Erica Sprules's discussion Boy-Friendly Classrooms

"One more link, found today, from THE MALE BRAIN by Louann Brizendine: http://issuu.com/crown-publishing/docs/the_male_brain"

Jan 26, 2011

Mary-Kate Najarian replied to Erica Sprules's discussion Boy-Friendly Classrooms

"David, Thank you for the information. Mary-Kate"

Jan 24, 2011

Evan Squires replied to Erica Sprules's discussion Boy-Friendly Classrooms

"I must agree with the last poster. Willingham makes a good deal of real world sense rather than utopian sense. Lise Eliot has written an excellent book that is often overlooked but is worthy of much greater consideration. After so many years in the…"

Jan 18, 2011

Debbie Van Ryn replied to Erica Sprules's discussion Boy-Friendly Classrooms

"Be careful here. We need classrooms that are "friendly" to all students. There is nothing for boys that won't also benefit some girls. There is nothing that benefits all girls and not any boys. I see that we…"

Dec 30, 2010

Erica Sprules posted an event

Our Schools for Earthlings at The Sterling Hall School

October 5, 2010 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm

A ThinkTank event on the topic of environmental responsibility and sustainability education.

Sep 14, 2010

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Erica Sprules posted a discussion

Blogs on Boys' Education

Have you been on any good blogs about boys' education? If so, we'd loveto hear which blogs are most popular.See More

May 12, 2010

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Erica Sprules posted videos

Mar 30, 2010

Brenda Rilling and Erica Sprules are now friends

Mar 15, 2010

John Pittman joined Erica Sprules's group

The Sterling Institute

The Sterling Institute is a centre of expertise in boys' education. Its goal is to share research and resources from around the globe that encourage excellence in the teaching of boys. It was founded by The Sterling Hall School.

Mar 10, 2010

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Erica Sprules posted a video

Teach a Boy... To Write

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This structured creative writing program takes students through the writing process, by comparing it to a rocket launch. Collaboration and peer editing are key components of this writing program.

Mar 2, 2010

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tina jagdeo might attend Erica Sprules's event

Hearts and Minds: Nurturing the Emotional Lives of Students at The Sterling Hall School

April 19, 2010 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm

The Sterling Institute, and the CIS, calling all teachers and administrators dedicated to the emotional lives of their students to a ThinkTank event, an UnConference, “Hearts and Minds, nurturing the emotional lives of students.”

Feb 24, 2010

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Ruth Huyler Glass replied to Erica Sprules's discussion Boy-Friendly Classrooms

"A high tolerance for the fidgets. Not just a tolerance: an understanding of the energy of most boys. Plus the willingness and ability not to take messy handwriting and such personally. Boys so often bring a sense of humor and fun to classrooms.…"

Feb 10, 2010

Erica Sprules replied to Erica Sprules's discussion Boy-Friendly Classrooms

"Thank you all, for your replies to this discussion. It's been great to see what different schools are doing with regards to creating a boy-friendly environment. Another question for you: how much noise and disarray is OK in a boy's…"

Feb 9, 2010

Lisa Snyder replied to Erica Sprules's discussion Boy-Friendly Classrooms

"I work in a boys' school (The Haverford School in Haverford, PA) and I can direct you to a couple of excellent organizations that have been doing quite a bit of work - action research, deep reflection, sharing - around best practices for…"

Feb 9, 2010

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School:: The Sterling Hall School

Location (city, state):: Toronto, ON

Job title:: Co-ordinator of The Sterling Institute, Science Teacher

School or personal website:: http://www.sterlinghall.com/institute

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Teach a Boy... Through Inquiry

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At 10:55am on January 31, 2010, Sarah Craig said…: Hi Erica,
Looks like you are doing great stuff at Sterling!
Sarah

At 4:18pm on January 29, 2010, tina jagdeo said…: Hey Erica:
How are things? Are you doing learning strategies and research on boys and learning right now? I think we have similar jobs if you are! Let's find a time to connect. Tina