International Boys' Schools Coalition

In the latest IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast episode, Laura Sabo and Justine Kolliou delve into fostering inclusivity and understanding in boys' education. As lower school librarian and academic research coordinator at St. Christopher's School (United States), Sabo discusses her role in promoting a research culture and leading action research in boys' education. As head of Indigenous educa...

In the latest IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast episode, Laura Sabo and Justine Kolliou delve into fostering inclusivity and understanding in boys' education. As lower school librarian and academic research coordinator at St. Christopher's School (United States), Sabo discusses her role in promoting a research culture and leading action research in boys' education. As head of Indigenous educa...

In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast, Mark Dowley from Brighton Grammar School (Australia) shares his expertise on managing classroom attention and behavior in boys' schools. He discusses strategies for engaging energetic or distracted boys, effective ways to handle challenges to authority, and the importance of clear instruction. Dowley also debunks common myths abo...

In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast, Mark Dowley from Brighton Grammar School (Australia) shares his expertise on managing classroom attention and behavior in boys' schools. He discusses strategies for engaging energetic or distracted boys, effective ways to handle challenges to authority, and the importance of clear instruction. Dowley also debunks common myths abo...

In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast, Gabrielle Mace of St. Augustine’s College (Australia) and Pooja Mathur of The King’s School (Australia) discuss the reasons why boys may feel reluctant to read, including societal factors at play. Discover the cognitive and emotional benefits reading offers boys and learn about strategies educators can employ to foster a reading...

In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education podcast, Gabrielle Mace of St. Augustine’s College (Australia) and Pooja Mathur of The King’s School (Australia) discuss the reasons why boys may feel reluctant to read, including societal factors at play. Discover the cognitive and emotional benefits reading offers boys and learn about strategies educators can employ to foster a reading...

Season 5 kicks off with a special two-part episode featuring Matt Englar-Carlson, a professor at California State University at Fullerton and the director of the Center for Boys and Men. Delve into the heart of boys' education, as Englar-Carlson debunks myths about boys’ mental health and highlights the essence of healthy masculinities. Uncover how schools can foster genuine conversations on mascu...

Season 5 kicks off with a special two-part episode featuring Matt Englar-Carlson, a professor at California State University at Fullerton and the director of the Center for Boys and Men. Delve into the heart of boys' education, as Englar-Carlson debunks myths about boys’ mental health and highlights the essence of healthy masculinities. Uncover how schools can foster genuine conversations on mascu...

Season 5 kicks off with a special two-part episode featuring Matt Englar-Carlson, a professor at California State University at Fullerton and the director of the Center for Boys and Men. Delve into the heart of boys' education, as Englar-Carlson debunks myths about boys’ mental health and highlights the essence of healthy masculinities. Uncover how schools can foster genuine conversations on mascu...

Season 5 kicks off with a special two-part episode featuring Matt Englar-Carlson, a professor at California State University at Fullerton and the director of the Center for Boys and Men. Delve into the heart of boys' education, as Englar-Carlson debunks myths about boys’ mental health and highlights the essence of healthy masculinities. Uncover how schools can foster genuine conversations on mascu...

In part six of the IBSC Living History Podcast, hear from The Roxbury Latin School (United States) Headmaster Kerry Brennan as he discusses the evolution of IBSC from a young organization to a global coalition, emphasizing its role in advocating for boys' education. He touches on the challenges and perceptions of boys' schools in the 1990s and underscores the importance of humility, awareness, dat...

In this special season finale, we celebrate the incredible week we spent together in Auckland at the 2023 IBSC Annual Conference hosted by Westlake Boys High School (New Zealand). Thank you for your continued support of the podcast. We look forward to bringing you more valuable information to help all of us guide boys on the journey to leading fulfilling lives. Stay tuned for the debut of season f...

Explore the evolving landscape of boys' education in Spain with Miguel Dionis, secretary general and head of high school at Viaró Global School (Spain) who serves as an IBSC trustee. In this crucial discussion he unpacks the shifts in all-boys education in Spain, his school's advocacy for single-gender education, and Viaró’s initiatives to foster dialogue among similar institutions. Dionis also de...

In part five of the IBSC Living History Podcast, Graham Able recounts his connection to IBSC, from his introduction to the coalition in 1996 to his tenure as board chair. A retired headmaster of Dulwich College (United Kingdom), Able shares insights that underscore the crucial role of IBSC in expanding the global conversation on boys' education, addressing emerging societal and technological chall...

Unpack the future of boys' education with IBSC Executive Director Tom Batty as he illuminates how best to equip boys for the opportunities and responsibilities of the 21st century. In this crucial conversation, explore the meaning and benefits of a broad liberal education and consider upcoming trends in boys' education. Batty shares his insights into strategies to counter the stigmas of failure an...

Unpack the future of boys' education with IBSC Executive Director Tom Batty as he illuminates how best to equip boys for the opportunities and responsibilities of the 21st century. In this crucial conversation, explore the meaning and benefits of a broad liberal education and consider upcoming trends in boys' education. Batty shares his insights into strategies to counter the stigmas of failure an...

In part four of the IBSC Living History Podcast, David Anderson traces his relationship with the IBSC, from his first conference in 1995 to his tenure on the board of trustees. He shares anecdotes that highlight the value of the IBSC's support for boys' schools, especially in the face of prevailing pressures.

Delve into the intersection of race and gender in boys' schools with Ramón Javier, head of school at George Jackson Academy (United States), who shares insights on how schools can address the crucial aspects of diversity, inclusion, and equity. The discussion covers the unique challenges and opportunities that boys' schools face in fostering an inclusive environment, as well as the initiatives the...

Delve into the intersection of race and gender in boys' schools with Ramón Javier, head of school at George Jackson Academy (United States), who shares insights on how schools can address the crucial aspects of diversity, inclusion, and equity. The discussion covers the unique challenges and opportunities that boys' schools face in fostering an inclusive environment, as well as the initiatives the...

Hear sociologist and anti-violence advocate Ethan Levine (he/him) discuss supporting gender-diverse students in boys' schools. He shares his motivation for advocacy, highlights the importance of this work for all students, and addresses common misconceptions. Levine provides best practices for inclusive environments, mission statements, and language use while emphasizing the impact of policies tha...

Hear sociologist and anti-violence advocate Ethan Levine (he/him) discuss supporting gender-diverse students in boys' schools. He shares his motivation for advocacy, highlights the importance of this work for all students, and addresses common misconceptions. Levine provides best practices for inclusive environments, mission statements, and language use while emphasizing the impact of policies tha...

In part three of the IBSC Living History Podcast, Brad Gioia recounts the story of the founding of IBSC, paying special attention to how the organization's international scope has evolved. He highlights how this diversity enriches our shared comprehension of the universal difficulties that boys face and the rationale for boys' schools.

Hear professor, author, and licensed clinical psychologist Christopher Reigeluth highlight the importance of having conversations about masculinity in current times. He unpacks the “guy code” and offers advice for educators and leaders in boys’ schools to help boys engage with society’s gender rules and the boxes these rules create. Reigeluth also describes The Masculinity Workbook for Teens, a wo...

Hear professor, author, and licensed clinical psychologist Christopher Reigeluth highlight the importance of having conversations about masculinity in current times. He unpacks the “guy code” and offers advice for educators and leaders in boys’ schools to help boys engage with society’s gender rules and the boxes these rules create. Reigeluth also describes The Masculinity Workbook for Teens, a wo...

In part two of the IBSC Living History Podcast, John Farber shares how the first gatherings of heads and directors of admissions in North American boys’ schools led to establishing IBSC as an advocate and proponent of single-gender schools for boys. Farber also reflects on the relational nature of IBSC and the importance of the coalition’s global reach.