American Institute for Boys and Men

New Research: Fatal Injuries and the Rise of Drug Overdoses Fatal injury deaths have surged, with men accounting for 70% of the nearly 300,000 fatal injuries recorded in the U.S. in 2022. The leading causes include drug overdoses, suicides, and accidents, with middle-aged men facing the highest risks. Drug overdoses have increased dramatically—up 573% since 2001—becoming the leading cause of male injury deaths. Geographically, overdose rates vary widely, with states like West Virginia and Massachusetts seeing the steepest increases. Drug deaths have also risen across all racial groups, with Native American men seeing a 16-fold increase and Black and Asian men experiencing an eightfold rise since 2001. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFQzpYYw

Our latest research brief on male K-12 teachers is out. Here are a few facts on how men become teachers, as well as how and why they leave: 1/ The share of male teachers in public K-12 schools has declined from 30% in 1987 to just 23% in 2022. While elementary schools have always had fewer men, secondary schools saw a sharper drop, from 48% to 36%. 2/ Men are less likely to take a traditional pathway into teaching. Only 1 in 4 undergraduate education degrees are awarded to men, and men are 11 percentage points more likely than women to switch careers into teaching. 3/ Once a male-dominated teaching field, Career and Technical Education (CTE) has seen a drop from 75% of CTE teachers in 1987 to 45% today. Men now comprise the majority of teachers only in Physical Education and Social Studies. 4/ If men leave teaching, it’s often for another career, while women are more likely to leave for personal reasons, including caregiving. 5/ Male teachers are also 3 times more likely than female peers to move into leadership roles within education (60% vs. 19%). To attract more men, we must address early barriers and promote alternative paths into teaching. Full brief here: https://lnkd.in/gp28sE9H #teaching #research

“At the Baker School, we are committed to public problem-solving, and the data is clear that the challenges facing men in college, from declining enrollment and graduation rates to mental health, are real and persistent. Our student success colleagues at UTK are actively engaged in finding solutions to the problem. We think that #HEMAC is a terrific opportunity to bring together like-minded organizations to share best practices, research, and lessons learned, and are grateful for the leadership of Richard V. Reeves and all of the founding members who have joined our effort.” - Marianne Wanamaker, Dean of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Learn how #HEMAC’s members are collaborating to find solutions and join our network at menincollege.org.

Enjoyed discussing the political gender gap with Frank Luntz on @npr's Morning Edition. tl;dr: it's not sexism. https://lnkd.in/eBKUE5UJ

There are fewer black men enrolled at HBCUs today than in 1976, recent research from the American Institute for Boys and Men found. Howard University’s Calvin Hadley, Ph.D., assistant provost for academic partnerships and student engagement, spoke with NPR about this challenge, why it matters, and what Howard is doing to try and close the gap. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dsrEjzGT

College enrollment has dropped by 1.2 million students since 2010, including 1 million men. #HEMAC’s members are working together to reverse the decline in male achievement and improve academic outcomes across America. Learn how your institution or organization can get involved: menincollege.org

"The data is clear - men, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, are falling behind in higher education at an alarming rate. This isn’t just a statistical issue; it's a societal challenge. Our goal with #HEMAC is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive, and we firmly believe that we can do more for men without doing less for women and girls. I’m grateful for the institutions and leaders who have joined us as inaugural members and hope that others who are dealing with these challenges on their campuses will get involved as well. We can all learn from each other as we seek to promote the academic success of men across the nation.” – Richard V. Reeves, President, American Institute for Boys and Men Richard Reeves has dedicated much of his career to studying the challenges specific to boys and men and has become a leading voice advocating for solutions to the male achievement crisis in education. Visit menincollege.org to learn about #HEMAC, a joint initiative of the American Institute for Boys and Men and University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Marriage and Family Decline Among Working-Class Men Rising social isolation, fewer close friendships, and weakened social bonds are widening the class gap in family formation. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gE4zgZeR

Male achievement in American higher education institutions is declining at an alarming rate. Since 2010, college enrollment has dropped by 1.2 million students, including a staggering 1 million men. Men now account for just 2 out of 5 college degrees earned and are seven percentage points more likely to drop out of school than women. Many men are also facing mental health challenges, including in higher education institutions: suicide rates among young men have risen by 30% since 2010. #HEMAC provides opportunities for its members to collaborate as they seek to better understand and ultimately more effectively address these challenges. Learn more: menincollege.org

Who would you would trust if you woke up one morning with $20M to give away? (As happened to Richard V. Reeves, after Melinda French Gates put him in charge of $20M) "A good premise for giving is find people who you believe in deeply and trust them to do well." Interesting articulation by Steven Levitt of Freakonomics Radio. Who do you "trust to do well?" (and why) Great episode on one of my favorite interview podcasts - People I (Mostly) Admire - episode, "Why are Boys and Men in Trouble?" Listen here, or on your favorite platform: