TED: How to solve the education crisis for boys and men | Richard Reeves

The video discusses the impact of Title 9 on gender equality in education, highlighting the reversal of gender gaps in college degrees. It explores international trends, showing that boys are lagging behind girls in education globally. The video examines how gender intersects with class and race, emphasizing the need to address educational inequality for boys. It identifies structural disadvantages boys face, such as later brain development and lack of male teachers, and proposes solutions like starting boys in school later and recruiting more male teachers. The video concludes with advice for parents and teachers to support boys without undermining girls' progress.

What are the implications of the increasing percentage of boys diagnosed with developmental disabilities?

In what ways can the education system be improved to better support boys?

What message should be conveyed to boys who are struggling in the current education system?

How can society address the issues faced by boys without undermining the progress made for women and girls?