Exploring Boys' Education
The International Boys’ Schools Coalition champions boys’ education. Join us for this regular podcast that delves into and examines current issues affecting boys, teachers of boys and boys’ schools.
S1/Ep.11 - Reaching, Teaching, and Succeeding with Boys of Color (Part Two)
Continue exploring effective ideas for reaching, teaching, and succeeding with boys of color with global perspective from IBSC educators worldwide. Johnny Waititi from Westlake Boys High School (New Zealand) and Toti West from Hamilton Boys’ High School (New Zealand) discuss the work they do to facilitate bicultural empowerment in their…
S1/Ep.10 - Reaching, Teaching, and Succeeding with Boys of Color (Part One)
Explore effective ideas for reaching, teaching, and succeeding with boys of color. Hear experts Joseph Nelson of Swarthmore College, Randall Kennedy of Harvard Law School, and Jack Pannell of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys (United States) speak from experience and research about the myriad issues to consider. Learn about the…
S1/Ep.09 - Boys, Relationships, and Sexual Citizenship
The latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast explores how boys’ schools around the globe are encouraging boys to embrace respectful relationships and responsible sexual citizenship. IBSC’s Bruce Collins discusses these essential topics with Tracy Mackenzie of St. Alban’s College (South Africa), Ojeda Hall of One Love, Christopher…
S1/Ep.08 - Teacher Feature: Harness the Power of Narrative to Teach Boys
For thousands of years people have used stories to process and make sense of the world around them. Stories connect us to one another, helping us learn about our history and ancestors. We tell our own stories to transform ourselves, inspire others, and help define our own identity. When we…
S1/Ep.07 - 2019 Highlight Reel
Catch up on the first six episodes of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast with highlights from each episode from the podcast’s debut year. Hear something you like that can help you right now? Go back and listen to the full episode for more insight and expert advice. Thank you…
S1/Ep.06 - IBSC Talking Heads: A Conversation with Anthony Micallef and Shane Kidwell
Listen to the first of many IBSC Talking Heads feature episodes. IBSC Director of Membership Engagement Bruce Collins chats with Anthony Micallef, headmaster of Brisbane Grammar School (Australia), and Shane Kidwell, headmaster of St. Alban’s College (South Africa)—two seasoned professionals passionate about the role boys’ schools play in preparing boys…
S1/Ep.05 - The Experts Speak: The Digital Life of Boys
Join IBSC Director of Membership Engagement Bruce Collins as he hosts conversations about the digital life of boys with Shimi Kang, Laura Tierney from The Social Institute, and Emma Sadleir from The Digital Law Co. Explore the influence of mobile technology, social media, and the internet on boys. Hear experts…
S1/Ep.04 - Establishing Cultures of Research and Innovation in Boys’ Schools
Join Caitlin Munday, research fellow—professional learning at The Scots College (Australia), as she hosts two group interviews about establishing cultures of innovation and research in boys’ schools. In the first interview, Ian Lambert, principal of The Scots College and chair of the IBSC Research Committee, explains the power of research-rich…
S1/Ep.03 - IBSC Online Learning: Exploring New Teaching Paradigms
Join IBSC Director of Membership Engagement Bruce Collins as he hosts conversations about IBSC online learning with course facilitators. Dive deep into what it means to be a boys’ educator. Gain insight into the successful practice of teaching boys as we explore the purpose and nuances of the IBSC online…
S1/Ep.02 - IBSC Action Research: Cutting-Edge Research by Boys’ Educators for Boys’ Educators
Join IBSC Director of Membership Engagement Bruce Collins as he hosts conversations about the IBSC Action Research Program with the IBSC Action Research advisor team and 2019 IBSC Action Research Award honorees. In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast, Margot Long, coordinator of the IBSC Action…
S1/Ep.01 - Developing Boys’ Hearts: Wellness and Well-Being in Boys’ Schools
Join IBSC Director of Membership Engagement, Bruce Collins, as he hosts conversations about the importance of boys’ wellness with Hal Hannaford, headmaster, Selwyn House School (Canada); Sonia Lupien, director and founder, Centre for Studies on Human Stress; and Ned Hallowell, renowned psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author. At the…
Exploring Boys' Education Pilot Episode: An Important Moment for Boys and Boys' Schools
Join Sherry Rusher, dean of faculty at St. Albans School (United States), in the inaugural episode of the Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast as she hosts a conversation with Adam Cox, author of “Cracking the Boy Code”. Rusher and Cox highlight how the current climate finds boys under heavy scrutiny—and boys’…