News
Interested in recent work of Michael Thompson? News is posted here regularly to keep you updated on recent writings, interviews and excerpts from Dr. Thompson’s work.
What Camp Staff Can Do to Help Children
An Excerpt from Homesick and Happy, Dr. Thompson’s Newest Book, was featured in the American Camp Association’s 2012 May/June edition of Camping Magazine. You can read the full article here.
Appearance on The Exchange: Boys Left Behind
I was a recent guest on New Hampshire Public Radio’s The Exchange hosted by Laura Knoy to discuss the subject of the growing achievement gap between girls and boys … more »
2012 Institute for Experienced Heads
SAIS is thrilled to welcome back Michael Thompson and Rob Evans as facilitators at the 2012 SAIS Institute for Experienced Heads. Designed specifically for independent school heads, this residential institute offers an opportunity for thoughtful dialogue and engagement with … more »
Parents Interview on SiriusXM Radio
Parents Magazine on SiriusXM Radio recently recorded an interview with Dr. Thompson regarding his new book: Homesick and Happy. The interview was conducted in studio … more »
Letter from Reader: Raising Cain Provides Encouragement
Christa Hylton shared this note about Raising Cain as a source of encouragement for her and her husband Jeff. Christa and Jeff write … more »
Letter from Reader: High School Students “Deeply Moved” by Raising Cain
Joan Boland, from Glen Ridge High School in Glen Ridge, New Jersey shared this note about her the reaction from students in her Sociology Class to the Raising Cain Documentary. … more »
The Number One Question About Boys
On PBS.org’s Parents Blog, Michael Thompson was featured as an Expert in January of 2009. He answered questions from parents over the course of a month. You can read the full story here.
Meanwhile: When teens push parent’s panic button
An op-ed article by Michael Thompson, originally written for the Boston Globe was republished in the New York Times on January 3, 2006. The article covers sensitive issues that parents of teenagers face. … more »
Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences: Eight Steps to Success for Parents
Michael Thompson’s writing titled “Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences: Eight Steps to Success for Parents” appeared as a "sidebar" for the Time Magazine cover article, “Why Teachers Hate Parents.” … more »
Adopting a Life
Michael Thompson delivered the commencement speech titled, “Adopting a Life” at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts to graduates in June 2004. … more »