Transforming schools and improving outcomes for boys of color

Since the early 1980s, young women have outpaced men in educational outcomes. The gender gap is even more pronounced among Black and Latinx students. Moreover, these academic gaps have widened since the pandemic. Based on a five-year study of a district-wide initiative designed to improve academic outcomes for Black and Latino males, Adriana Villavicencio lays out a three-pronged approach to supporting the socioemotional well-being and academic success of young men of color through 1) culturally relevant classrooms, 2) improved school relationships, and 3) robust academic and college preparation.