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The teacher reflected on the idea of masculinity and whether rejecting the gender binary and affirming people of all genders affected it.
He identified three critical skills that middle schoolers can practice to redefine masculinity:
These three C's became the pillars of his school, which demonstrated that middle schoolers could redefine masculinity.
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Boys need to learn how to build and sustain healthy relationships. They need to learn how to collaborate and work in teams.
When boys learn to work in communities, they can develop leadership skills, empathy, and a sense of responsibility.
They can also learn how to challenge toxic ...
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Middle school is a time of significant biological, neurological, and emotional changes.
Many people have a visceral reaction when they hear the term middle school.
It's a period when adolescents undergo changes that impact their identity formation.
While some kids may ignore ...
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He noticed a pattern with his boys that involved going down sketchy YouTube rabbit holes or indulging in meme culture.
He became a mentor for an afterschool program called My Brother's Keeper, and in this space, he asked his male students an age-old question: "Does absolute power corrupt a...
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The second critical skill is communication.
Communication is key to countering toxic masculinity.
Boys need to learn how to communicate their emotions and needs effectively.
They need to learn how to listen actively and to empathize with others. When boys lea...
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Adolescents are exploring their identities and are more open to abstract thinking. Having healthy and balanced confidence allows boys to feel good about who they are rather than feeling uncomfortable for trying to be someone they're not.
The teacher's school moves away from either-or think...
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Middle school is a time like no other.
It's a time when adolescents undergo significant biological, neurological, and emotional changes that impact their identity formation.
It's also a time when they can learn critical skills that can help them redefine masculinity.
By teach...
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Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hunter. The middle school for boys that he founded centers on a program that helps redefine masculinity through what he calls the three "Cs" -- confidence, communication and community. He shares the growth he's seen when boys are encouraged to explore their own empathy -- and how it could lead to a more just world.
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