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Beyond the Classroom: Friendships
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Beyond the Classroom: Friendships

During their middle school years, boys will start to interrogate their understanding of self in more complex ways. This time for self-discovery leads to new interests, new ways of interacting, and may create greater self-doubt. Often their concept of self is measured against their understanding of others and how they relate to the world. As they work on identifying themselves within different social situations, they use others around them as benchmarks to understand how effectively they are trying on their new identities.

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  • Friendship
  • Middle School
Beyond the Classroom: Dangers of Comparison
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Beyond the Classroom: Dangers of Comparison

In his book, "The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World that Values Sameness," Todd Rose challenges the conventional perception of how we value the average. He argues that measuring ourselves by the expectations set by averages can be detrimental. At Seven Hills, we focus on the individual’s development, understanding that each boy is singular.

Will Murphy
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Beyond the Classroom with Mr. Murphy: Next Week at AMLE

Mr. Murphy is back for his monthly blog series. This month, he shares some insight into his upcoming presentations at the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) annual conference next week.

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  • Faculty
  • Middle School
  • Professional Development
In Conversation with Ruth Whippman: Author of BOYMOM
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In Conversation with Ruth Whippman: Author of BOYMOM

Assistant Head of School for Program Will Murphy sat down and chatted with author Ruth Whippman to discuss her latest book, BOYMOM. They explored themes of masculinity, culture, and middle school boy education.

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  • Education
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  • Interview
  • Masculinity
  • Research
  • Students