Boys Education Series

A reflection for parents and teachers on the book 'We the Leader' by Dr. Jeffrey Spahn and how its lessons can be related to raising young leaders.  

It can be difficult to find the right balance of ambitious aspirations and attainable goals for our children. 

Laying the groundwork early with the framework for healthy relationships can help guide your son through the challenging relationships yet to come in his life. In this episode, University School One Love Foundation faculty advisor, Lisa Ulery, shares the best methods to help support your son in developing healthy relationships.

Narrow perceptions of masculinity and male identity can prevent adolescent boys from confidence in sharing who they are and how they feel. Director of the Center for the Education of Boys and Head Football Coach University School, Mr. Ben Malbasa, shares his experience fostering an environment where boys can be their authentic selves.

Teaching responsibility is similar to teaching a skill in physical education. Both skills need to be broken down into separate steps and practiced before children are able to master it.

Studies have shown that schools that utilize restorative practices see an improvement in classroom behavior. These same methods can be used at home to improve behavior and foster better parent-child relationships.

In a time when teens turn to social media for both entertainment and as a news source, it is more important than ever for them to be able to decipher fact from fiction.

Encouraging boys to develop original writing ideas promotes imagination, creative thinking, observational skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

Though there is much about this school year that is different, parents and teachers can work together to foster a sense of calm and resilience amid the uncertainties of starting school.

It is an interesting predicament when a school that is built on strong relationships between teachers and students is swept into remote teaching and learning. In this episode, University School’s Associate Head of School & Director of College Counseling, Jen Beros, shares how both teachers and parents can work to keep boys connected in mind and heart with their school.