Oakland Unity Middle School Tackles the Academic Gender Gap Through Social Support

By Kate Rix · Hechinger Report · 2026-06-29

Oakland Unity Middle School Tackles the Academic Gender Gap Through Social Support

According to the Hechinger Report, Oakland Unity Middle School is using a specialized advisory program called Ever Forward to help male students build trust and emotional security. The initiative encourages boys to share personal details and academic challenges in a small group s

According to the Hechinger Report, Oakland Unity Middle School is using a specialized advisory program called Ever Forward to help male students build trust and emotional security. The initiative encourages boys to share personal details and academic challenges in a small group s