MAKING MINDS MATTER is a training organization that teaches parents and teachers the best strategies for educating boys.

While there is no difference in WHAT boys and girls can learn, there is a difference in HOW they can best learn it.

Our boy-friendly instructional strategies enable parents and teachers to help boys reach their fullest potential.

 

 

 

 

Bill Costello
Bill Costello
Training Director
 

Who is Bill Costello?

International author and speaker on issues of gender and education.

Training director of Making Minds Matter.

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New Articles by Bill Costello

America's Reading Gender Gap

If You Bought Your Child a Video Game

Education Gender Gaps in Japan

What Japanese Schools are Doing Right

Gender Awareness

Research Needed to Improve Reading

Gamers Target Op-Ed

Think Twice About Video Games for Boys

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Bill Costello observes students in Taiwan.
Bill Costello observes students in Taiwan.

Praise for Bill Costello's Work

"Excellent ideas for addressing fidgety boys in the classroom."
Melissa Miller, Teacher, South St. Paul Schools, South St. Paul, MN

"These concepts will definitely be incorporated in my class."
Emily Katz, Teacher, Beauvoir (The National Cathedral Elementary School), Washington, DC

"Bill has confirmed via research that many of the gimmicks and games I play are exactly what I need to continue to achieve success. I now have a greater arsenal to use thanks to Bill."
Stephen Coddington, Teacher, Whitney Institute, Smith's, Bermuda

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