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How a framework for reaching out to boys helped Boston make social justice progress

How a framework for reaching out to boys helped Boston make social justice progress

By Learning Forward
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August 2010
When I served as deputy superintendent for Boston Public Schools, I worked with a cohort of 44 K-12 principals and headmasters to create a model that supports minority males and helps them to reach or surpass proficiency on state assessments, empowering them to access the American dream. Together, we created the 10 Boys Initiative to close achievement gaps. The 10 Boys Initiative is a proposition for equity, with differentiated support for a select group of boys to help them reach academic and social goals. Each school identifies and develops a cohort of 10 boys who score in the “needs improvement” category and moves them to proficiency through a focus on: Principal leadership; Academic tutoring and support; Social/emotional support; Leadership opportunities; and Parent engagement.   Working

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Ingrid Carney

Ingrid Carney is president of the National Staff Development Council.


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