Convened by the Boys in Schools Program, The Family Action Centre, The University of Newcastle ol 10 / No 2 / June 2007 V Let’s hear it from the boys . Keynote speakers boys in primary and secondary schools, and boys from different H Melvyn Davis, boys2MEN Project, UK locations and backgrounds talk about what works for them. H Michael Gurian, Gurian Institute, USA (Keynote address pre-recorded exclusively for conference participants) Hear from . H Andrew Fuller, Inyahead, Australia teachers, researchers, and school leaders about the latest evidence-based research, successful programs and strategies for boys. Fees inclusive of GST Let’s explore the big questions . Full registration* from $704.00 What does research say about differences between boys and girls? Partial registration from $330.00 How can research inform our practice? *T he full registration fee includes the conference program, the Welcome on Wednesday What do boys say about school, success and becoming a man? evening and 2.5 days of conference sessions from Wednesday to Friday) How do teachers ensure quality learning for boys? Who should attend . Primary, secondary teachers, school leaders and policymakers, youth workers and parents Conference Secretariat: Tulips Meetings Management / PO Box 116, Salamander Bay NSW 2317, Australia / Tel: +61 2 4984 2554 / Fax: +61 2 4984 2755 / Email:
[email protected] Editorial Welcome, first of all, to our many new readers and subscribers. This issue features ‘stories of success’ to complement our forthcoming ‘Working with boys, building fine men’ conference. There is still time to register (see back page) and join hundreds of your teaching colleagues, community workers and guest speakers sharing their work in boys’ education.