International Boys' Schools Coalition

Get insight into the recent IBSC-commissioned report Building Learning Relationships Through the Use of Technology directly from leader of the study Professor Alison Clark-Wilson, principal research fellow at the UCL Knowledge Lab. With a special focus on boys' education, the research illuminates how technology can help and hinder productive learning relationships. Clark-Wilson also offers advice...

As Kate Parker turns her lens on boys, she shows the true emotional depth of a boy in her book, The Heart of a Boy: Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood. Hear Parker share the insights she gained from boys as she put this project together—emphasizing boys need to be heard, nurtured, and loved. IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Kate T. Parker P...

As Kate Parker turns her lens on boys, she shows the true emotional depth of a boy in her book, The Heart of a Boy: Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood. Hear Parker share the insights she gained from boys as she put this project together—emphasizing boys need to be heard, nurtured, and loved. IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. The Heart of a B...

Join Chris Post, David Dini, and David Ferguson as they reflect on the past 18 months, discuss their current thoughts concerning the education of boys, and examine what’s ahead for IBSC. They emphasize the importance of relationships, belonging, and community; the power of gratitude and hope; and the opportunity we’ve all had to develop new patterns and pursue new challenges, while highlighting th...

Join Chris Post, David Dini, and David Ferguson as they reflect on the past 18 months, discuss their current thoughts concerning the education of boys, and examine what’s ahead for IBSC. They emphasize the importance of relationships, belonging, and community; the power of gratitude and hope; and the opportunity we’ve all had to develop new patterns and pursue new challenges, while highlighting th...

Catch up on the second season of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast with highlights from our most popular episodes this 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 for helping make this special year a success. We look forward to bringing you more valuable information to help all of us guide...

Hear from Prince Alfred College (Australia) Headmaster Bradley Fenner and colleagues Greg Atterton and John Stewart about their approach to pastoral care. Their philosophy is closely linked to the responsibility they feel to nurture the unique qualities of each boy and the development of young men of character. Fenner, Atterton, and Stewart shed light on the principles and practices that underpin...

Hear from Prince Alfred College (Australia) Headmaster Bradley Fenner and colleagues Greg Atterton and John Stewart about their approach to pastoral care. Their philosophy is closely linked to the responsibility they feel to nurture the unique qualities of each boy and the development of young men of character. Fenner, Atterton, and Stewart shed light on the principles and practices that underpin...

Hear from Brighton Grammar School (Australia) Headmaster Ross Featherston and Ray Swann, director of the school’s Crowther Centre, about their approach to operationalizing positive masculinity. Featherston and Swann highlight the importance of encouraging boys to embody healthy expressions of masculinity, explore the challenges boys’ schools face regarding outdated expressions of masculinity, shed...

Hear from Brighton Grammar School (Australia) Headmaster Ross Featherston and Ray Swann, director of the school’s Crowther Centre, about their approach to operationalizing positive masculinity. Featherston and Swann highlight the importance of encouraging boys to embody healthy expressions of masculinity, explore the challenges boys’ schools face regarding outdated expressions of masculinity, shed...

Michael Reichert leads the latest discussion on relational teaching, unpacking what it means to become a relational boys’ school. Get expert advice about putting relational learning at the center of school life. Offering encouragement to teachers facing relational challenges with the boys they teach, he shares strategies for schools as they recover relationally from differing levels of pandemic-in...

Michael Reichert leads the latest discussion on relational teaching, unpacking what it means to become a relational boys’ school. Get expert advice about putting relational learning at the center of school life. Offering encouragement to teachers facing relational challenges with the boys they teach, he shares strategies for schools as they recover relationally from differing levels of pandemic-in...

Following the successful IBSC Ideas Lab about Boys and Sports, get expert insight from Krinesan Moodley of St. Alban’s College (South Africa) and Jo Hackett of The Loughborough Schools Foundation in the United Kingdom. Moodley and Hackett dive into the benefits of sports, positive coaching philosophies in boys’ schools, the dilemma of elite sports’ programs vs. sports for all, and the value of tea...

Following the successful IBSC Ideas Lab about Boys and Sports, get expert insight from Krinesan Moodley of St. Alban’s College (South Africa) and Jo Hackett of The Loughborough Schools Foundation in the United Kingdom. Moodley and Hackett dive into the benefits of sports, positive coaching philosophies in boys’ schools, the dilemma of elite sports’ programs vs. sports for all, and the value of tea...

Hear directly from Peggy Orenstein about her book Boys and Sex, which explores boys’ understanding of masculinity, hookup culture, pornography, and consent. Listen as she unpacks the development of vulnerability in boys and illuminates what boys’ schools can do to promote positive forms of masculinity. Orenstein offers advice about how we can start these essential conversations with boys. Content...

Hear directly from Peggy Orenstein about her book Boys and Sex, which explores boys’ understanding of masculinity, hookup culture, pornography, and consent. Listen as she unpacks the development of vulnerability in boys and illuminates what boys’ schools can do to promote positive forms of masculinity. Orenstein offers advice about how we can start these essential conversations with boys. Content...

Hear about the community and diversity journey at Belmont Hill School (United States) from Headmaster Greg Schneider, who explains the practical way the school community has thought about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the focused strategy underpinning their action plan. Following the advice from Lorri Hamilton Durbin, Jakes Fredericks, and Jack Pannell in our last episode, Schneider offers...

Hear about the community and diversity journey at Belmont Hill School (United States) from Headmaster Greg Schneider, who explains the practical way the school community has thought about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the focused strategy underpinning their action plan. Following the advice from Lorri Hamilton Durbin, Jakes Fredericks, and Jack Pannell in our last episode, Schneider offers...

Delve into inclusion and belonging in boys’ schools with Lorri Hamilton Durbin, Jack Pannell, and Jakes Fredericks as they discuss the official statement: IBSC Affirms All Efforts to End Racial Inequity and Social Injustice. They offer advice for boys’ schools about building antiracist schools that embrace all intersectionalities of each boy’s identity and creating greater access and care for boys...

Delve into inclusion and belonging in boys’ schools with Lorri Hamilton Durbin, Jack Pannell, and Jakes Fredericks as they discuss the official statement: IBSC Affirms All Efforts to End Racial Inequity and Social Injustice. They offer advice for boys’ schools about building antiracist schools that embrace all intersectionalities of each boy’s identity and creating greater access and care for boys...

Hear directly from Andrew Reiner about his new book, Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency. Reiner explores how modern masculinity is harming and holding back men—and all of society—and illuminates what we can do to promote a new masculinity that lets men of all ages thrive. IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by...

Hear directly from Andrew Reiner about his new book, Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency. Reiner explores how modern masculinity is harming and holding back men—and all of society—and illuminates what we can do to promote a new masculinity that lets men of all ages thrive. IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by...

Catch up on 2020 with the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast. Reflect on highlights from the year, including excerpts from IBSC programs and podcast episodes. Celebrate our IBSC community as we wrap up a challenging year and move ahead to 2021. We look forward to bringing you more valuable information to guide boys on the journey to leading fulfilling lives. Catch you in January! IBSC Explorin...

Hear directly from award-winning, Harvard-trained psychiatrist and No. 1 best-selling author Shimi Kang about her new book, The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Growing Up in a Digital World. Kang explores the attention economy of the tech industry and tech addiction. She defines how toxic, junk, and healthy tech impacts the lives of boys, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic has d...

Hear directly from award-winning, Harvard-trained psychiatrist and No. 1 best-selling author Shimi Kang about her new book, The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Growing Up in a Digital World. Kang explores the attention economy of the tech industry and tech addiction. She defines how toxic, junk, and healthy tech impacts the lives of boys, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic has d...