The
Compass
June 2021
With Gratitude
As of July 1, IBSC undergoes a leadership change. Our outstanding Executive Director David Armstrong steps away from his full-time job at IBSC. We express our profound gratitude to him for guiding our community with heartfelt devotion and expert leadership. We look forward to celebrating his loyal, imaginative service to IBSC and the boys we serve at the 2021 IBSC Virtual Conference this month. While we will miss him in our day-to-day lives, his wisdom, achievement, good humor, and friendship will continue to resonate through our schools and the lives of boys.
We also thank Scotch College (Australia) Principal Tom Batty, our outgoing IBSC board chair. His leadership and deep commitment engendered a more connected membership and enhanced offerings as he adeptly navigated the shifting landscape of the past 18 months. Thankfully, he has agreed to stay on the IBSC board for an additional year as past chair—we feel fortunate to continue our close working relationship.
Please join us in thanking these exceptional leaders for their dedicated service to our global community. We wish them the best of luck in their new adventures.
IBSC Virtual Conference Starts This Week
Safely join your global colleagues and friends for the 2021 IBSC Virtual Conference—from the comfort and convenience of your computer! Engage during four 90-minute sessions, each hosted by a different global region. Join us June 9, 15, 17, and 23, to watch live presentations and chat online with attendees and presenters to dig deep and connect. Can't join us in real time? When you register, you gain access to this content for a full year.
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New Research Report: Building Learning Relationships Through the Use of Technology
Read the latest research report available exclusively to member schools on Building Learning Relationships Through the Use of Technology. IBSC partnered with UCL Knowledge Lab Professor Rose Luckin in London to explore how new and emerging technologies are impacting pedagogy, relationships (especially pupil-teacher, but also pupil-pupil), and the areas of overlap between the two.
Wired to Connect
In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast, Michael Reichert joins a global group of boys' educators to discuss relational teaching, unpacking what it means to become a relational boys' school. Get expert advice about putting relational learning at the center of school life.
2022 IBSC Annual Conference
Save the Date!
Join more than 600 boys' educators, colleagues, and friends June 26-29, for the 2022 IBSC Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, United States. St. Mark's School of Texas will host our delegates as together we explore the theme The Path to Manhood.
New! IBSC Special-Interest Groups
Connect with other member schools worldwide to share and develop your expertise through projects that focus on boys and educating boys. IBSC Special-Interest Groups bring together colleagues from member schools to pursue a project of mutual interest. Joining together to surface best practices in educating boys buoys our entire global community.
Making Headlines
Male Teachers Share Advice for Getting More Men Into the Profession
Elizabeth Heubeck
Education Week
"Nevertheless, countless males—undeterred by stereotypes or minority status—thrive at the head of K-12 classrooms. We caught up with some of them to find out why they entered the profession, what it's like to be a minority in the profession, and what they think could be done to inspire more men to join their ranks."
Are We Facing a Mental Health Crisis for Boys?
Laura McKenna
edutopia
"Emphasizing stoicism, toughness, and competition can leave boys without the emotional tools they need to thrive. How can we change course before the problem gets out of hand?"
How Unconditional Positive Regard Can Help Students Feel Cared For
Alex Shevrin Venet
KQED Mind/Shift
"Kohn argued that schools promote a kind of conditional acceptance when they elevate achievement and obedience rather than building community and relationships. Unconditional teachers accept students for who they are, not what they do."
Read more news stories impacting boys' education at our Education Headlines page.
Upcoming Events
IBSC Virtual Conference
Online Conference
June 9, 2021
June 15, 2021
June 17, 2021
June 23, 2021
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Responsible Sexual Citizenship in Today's World: The Challenges Facing Boys
Online Class
July 12 - August 9, 2021
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Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools
Online Class
July 12 - August 9, 2021
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The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Boys Growing Up in a Digital World
Online Class
July 12 - August 9, 2021
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IBSC Southern Africa Regional Conference
Rondebosch Boys' Schools
Cape Town, South Africa
August 5 - 6, 2021
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2022 IBSC Annual Conference
St. Mark's School of Texas
Dallas, Texas, United States
June 26 - 29, 2022
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Online Classes
Join colleagues from around the globe July 12 - August 9, in one of these online classes designed specifically for boys' educators at all career stages. Engage on your own, flexible timetable. You can choose when you complete the four hours of weekly coursework to fit best in your schedule.
July 12 - August 9, 2021
Responsible Sexual Citizenship in Today's World: The Challenges Facing Boys
Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools
The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Boys Growing Up in a Digital World
Welcome, New Members!
American Boys Preparatory Academy
Summit, New Jersey, United States
www.abp-academy.org
Notre Dame College Prep
Niles, Illinois, United States
www.nddons.org
Brebeuf College School
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
www.tcdsb.org/schools/brebeufcollege
Peninsula Grammar School
Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia
www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au
Canterbury Boys' High School
Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia
www.canterburb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
St. Patrick's College, Strathfield
Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia
www.spc.nsw.edu.au
Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
www.lsm.edu.ph
Simonds Catholic College
West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au
Loyola High School of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
www.loyolahs.edu
Vision International School, Qatar
Al Waktah, Qatar
www.vis.qa
Mount Albert Grammar School
Auckland, New Zealand
www.mags.school.nz
IBSC Virtual Global Forum on Racial Equity in Boys' Education
Last month, the IBSC Task Force on Recognizing, Acknowledging, and Addressing Inequities in the Lives of Young Men of Color hosted the IBSC Virtual Global Forum on Racial Equity in Boys' Education. More than 75 boys from IBSC member schools worldwide engaged in frank conversations about identity, the role of education in a diverse world in which values are increasingly tested and contested, and next steps toward greater racial equity in boys' education.
As a community we celebrate the essential work of these thought leaders. We especially thank Task Force Chair Jack Pannell for leading the charge and sharing more about this vital effort during the upcoming IBSC Virtual Conference.
Read more about the conference as experienced by students at St. Mark's School of Texas (United States).
Glimpse the many wonderful ways IBSC schools champion boys' education around the globe at our Member School Stories web page. We'd like to highlight your school, too. Please send a link to janicki@theibsc.org showcasing an innovative idea, program, or event that makes your school special. Links to videos, web pages, presentations, or other media welcome. Thank you.
Spotlight on Your School
To celebrate boys' schools around the globe, we want to showcase the vibrant variety of IBSC members worldwide. Please share favorite photos of your school (buildings / grounds or students in action) for IBSC to feature on our website. Get complete details on photo size and file specs for header and banner pictures. Thank you for sharing your school with our community.
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