We often talk with boys about wearing ‘masks’ that hide our vulnerability or authenticity from the people around us. Yet... more

Our group of seventh- and eighth-grade students explore the realities of boyhood and race in a heartfelt discussion about cultural... more

Seventh- and eighth-graders Betsa, Siddig, Aksayan, Yoel, and Kamari dive into a compelling discussion about the intricacies of boyhood, friendship... more

Louis shares how he took action on his newfound values of compassion and nonviolence by standing up for a vulnerable... more

Louis describes going through the whirling feelings of being stuck in violence—the heavy influence of helplessness and fear, the underpinnings... more

(Trigger warning: homophobia, physical assault) Louis comes close to tears as he explains how he and his friends ended up... more

Eleven-year-old Louis begins his story by describing what it was like to start at a new school, how he initially... more

(Trigger warning: suicide ideation) This is a story of friendship, belonging, violence and guilt. It’s a vulnerable unearthing of a... more

Fourteen-year-old Joseph shares his thoughts and experiences on training, competing and envisioning himself as a high-level athlete competing at a... more

Jack describes his experience with online learning, social distancing and starting high school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.... more