5 Ways Schools Can Help Boys

Supporting Boys Through Movement, Challenge, and Mentorship

In Episode 3 of I Demand a Meeting, Jesse and I shift from diagnosing the challenges boys face in school to naming practical ways schools can respond.

We argue that boys are not inherently problematic, but often mismatched with traditional educational models. This episode focuses on concrete strategies schools can implement right now, including reintroducing movement and physical activity into the school day, embracing healthy competition, establishing clear structures and boundaries, and increasing male presence on campus.

From longer recess and movement breaks, even at the high school level, to gamifying lessons and providing strong male mentors, we explore how schools can create environments where boys are supported, engaged, and challenged to thrive rather than simply comply.

And be sure to stay tuned for Episode 4, where we’ll be joined by an excellent author for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the I Demand a Meeting podcast.

Thank you for listening and sharing!