Globe and Mail opens debate:" Are we failing boys?" Oct. 16, 2010

From the Globe and Mail, in their new section entitled "8 Discussions Canada needs to have
October 4, 2010
For the last few decades in Canada, as in most western countries, statistics have piled up suggesting that boys are falling behind girls in most measures of academic achievement.

In the early years, evidence shows boys are more likely to fail a grade, more likely to repeat a grade, and more likely to land the lowest scores in standardized literacy tests. In high school, they are more likely to drop out, more likely to report a sense of disengagement with school, less likely to spend time studying and less likely to pursue post-secondary education. At Canadian campuses, once a male-dominated domain, females now significantly outnumber males.
The Globe and Mail, to its outstanding credit, is inviting all Canadians to contribute to their debate, discussion and their platform on the question, "Are we failing boys?" starting October 16, 2010.
The "Journal" welcomes this important development in the debate and discussion of the issues, numbers, opinions and prospects from all Canadians.
We will be watching, along with everyone else.