The Compass September 2021 Welcome
Welcome to the latest edition of the Compass. As Northern Hemisphere schools start the new school year and Southern Hemisphere schools complete the last quarter of the academic year, we offer some resources below to help you navigate the transition. We hope you keep engaging with our global community in conversation, research, professional development, podcasts, and more. As all of us continue to adjust and adapt, please share your thoughts and ideas with us at IBSC@theibsc.org. Stay in touch!
Sending you well wishes as we eagerly await the 2022 IBSC Annual Conference in Dallas when we all gather together again.
Amy P. Ahart Interim Executive Director, IBSC ![]() Free Webinar Next Week
Join us for a free webinar, IBSC Building Learning Relationships Through the Use of Technology. Learn about the recent IBSC-commissioned research report that illuminates how technology can help and hinder productive learning relationships, especially with boys. Engage directly with Alison Clark-Wilson, who discusses the key findings of the report she conducted with research colleagues at University College London Institute of Education. Welcome New IBSC Board Leadership
Become an IBSC Action Researcher Apply now to participate in the 2022-23 cohort of the IBSC Action Research Program. Explore new trends and examine better ways to equip boys with the 21st century skills required to navigate a rapidly changing world. Join this inquisitive group of dedicated boys' educators to research Shattering Stereotypes: Helping Boys Cultivate Healthy Masculinity.
Podcast Season 3 Debut
In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast, hear from IBSC trustees Chris Post, David Dini, and David Ferguson as they reflect on the past 18 months, discuss their current thoughts concerning the education of boys, and examine what's ahead for IBSC. 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. Watch for more details later this month on how you can submit a proposal to conduct a workshop at the conference. Making Headlines Tasmania – where differences are celebrate The Australian "Burbury House [The Hutchins School residential community] is an environment in which all young people can thrive – a supportive environment built upon strong and genuine relationships, where all members of the community are encouraged to be themselves and where diversity is celebrated." A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: 'I Just Feel Lost' The Wall Street Journal "The number of men enrolled at two- and four-year colleges has fallen behind women by record levels, in a widening education gap across the U.S." When kids pick their 'trusted adult,' it pays off Kavitha Cardoza The Hechinger Report Read more news stories impacting boys' education at our Education Headlines page. Upcoming Events IBSC Building Learning Relationships Through the Use of Technology Free Online IBSC Webinar IBSC Better Boys, Better Men Online Program Co-Hosted by St. Albans School (United States) September 29, 2021 October 6, 2021 IBSC Ideas Lab for Heads of Boys' Schools in North America IBSC Ideas Lab for Teacher of Color in South African Boys' Schools IBSC Ideas Lab for School Librarians in Boys' Schools IBSC Seminar Series on Professional Boundaries, Respectful School Climate, Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response, and Healthy Relationships Online Program November 2, 2021 November 3, 2021 November 4, 2021 November 9, 2021 November 10, 2021 November 11, 2021 Boys and Belonging: Creating Inclusive and Affirming Schools for Boys Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools IBSC Southern Africa Regional Conference March 10 - 11, 2022 2022 IBSC Annual Conference Dallas, Texas, United States Online Classes Join colleagues from around the globe 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.
October 18 - November 15, 2021
Boys and Belonging: Creating Inclusive and Affirming Schools for Boys
Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools
Welcome, New Members! Paul Roos Gymnasium St. Joseph's College IBSC Member Story: St. Sebastian's School Backpack Drive For over 15 years, St. Sebastian's School has enjoyed a wonderful and rewarding partnership with the San Miguel School, a Lasallian middle school for boys in Providence, Rhode Island, with a mission to "break the cycle of poverty through education." This summer, students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 and their parents generously purchased and filled 64 backpack with essential school supplies, such as binders, notebooks, folders, paper, pens, markers, glue, and more for the San Miguel students. Plus, this year's backpacks included Brotherhood T-Shirts designed and donated by the class of 2026. St. Sebastian's families donated these items to ease the financial hardship faced by our brothers at San Miguel. Learn more. 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. IBSC Parenting Boys Speaker Series Available On-Demand IBSC member schools can now stream all four keynotes in the IBSC Parenting Boys Speaker Series on-demand. Select from a bulk purchase option or a 10-day site license. Topics include:
Share the keynotes with faculty, staff, and parents so your community can continue the conversation. International Boys' Schools Coalition United States IBSC@theibsc.org | www.theibsc.org
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