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Why boys should start school a year later than girls

Jan 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM

It’s controversial but maybe it makes sense: should boys start school a year later than girls? Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It, comes on the show to discuss this idea and why he supports it. In the race towards creating more equitable access for girls and women, do boys and men get lost? More on Richard Reeves here.

Episode Notes:

(00:30- 5:25) How does the preponderance of white women in the classroom affect boys? 

(5:30-14:35) The lack of men in early education and creating pathways 

(14:37-18:30) Boys and literacy 

(18:30 - 20:30) Power of mentorship 

(20:30 - 23:00) How can we better support boys and men 

Show Contributors:
Richard J. Reeves
Maureen Kelleher 

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