The Education Crisis Among Boys and Young Men

A significant gender gap in education has emerged, with boys and young men falling behind girls and women across advanced economies, particularly in the U.S. This trend is evident, particularly in K-12 education, where boys score almost a grade level behind girls in subjects like English and literacy. While standardized tests like the SAT and ACT do not show a gender gap, academic performance reflected in GPA reveals a stark contrast, with girls outperforming boys significantly. This issue is exacerbated among low-income and minority boys, leading to a concerning trend where young men are increasingly less likely to enroll in higher education compared to their female counterparts.