Are boys falling behind girls in academic achievement?

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the New Gender Divide, as it's called in an ongoing series in the New York Times, that explores a possible male drop-off in academic achievement. According to U.S. Department of Education statistics and a succession of research studies, male enrollment, performance, and work ethic at colleges and universities is down across the board.

There is contention, however, as to whether these statistics are worth crying "boy crisis!" On the other hand, those who believe the assertions are accurate say that the underachievement trend doesn't start in college: Boys in grades K-12 are more likely than girls to be suspended or expelled, have a learning disability or emotional problem diagnosed, drop out of high school, or have legal problems. Do you see evidence of such a trend at your school? We're interested in your opinion.