The Need and The Gurian Institute Solution
- Gender gaps in learning are significant in many school districts.
- Many boys—especially boys of color—are dropping out and/or failing in the traditional classroom.
- Many girls face continuing challenges in math, science, and technology.
- Core areas such as math, science, and literacy are not often taught in the most effective way possible for global competitiveness.
- Graduation rates, discipline, drop outs, suspensions and expulsions are concerns in many districts.
- Parents and community support systems are searching for meaningful and proven ways to enhance learning.
Educators and parents intuitively sense that boys and girls grow and learn differently no matter where they are on the gender spectrum, but we are taught too little about sex, gender, and learning differences in professional development, parenting programs, college classes, and teacher certification.
Teaching educators and parents about the neuro-biological and biochemical make-up of boys and girls throughout the spectrum, as well as cultural and societal expectations, leads to profound understanding of the challenges faced in both families and classrooms from preschool through high school.
The Gurian Institute team works with schools, districts, early ed and special ed programs and communities throughout the United States and around the world—teaching them how boys and girls learn differently.
Our focus is the development of best practices and innovative teaching strategies, and implementation of professional development programs that ensure boy-and girl-friendly environments in homes, schools, and communities.
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