Are Schools Failing Our Boys? (Part I)

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk and Jesse — two longtime educators who’ve spent years in both public and Christian schools, classrooms and leadership offices.In this episode of I Demand a Meeting, we take a hard look at one of the most assumed practices in education: homework.Does it actually help students learn?Or have we confused tradition with effectiveness?We talk candidly about:Why homework became so entrenched in schoolsWhat research actually says about learning, practice, and masteryHow homework impacts families, teachers, and students differentlyWhere schools may be unintentionally adding pressure without resultsThis isn’t a rant — it’s a conversation from two educators who care deeply about students, teachers, and the purpose of education itself. We share what we’ve seen work, where we’ve been wrong, and the questions schools should be asking moving forward.Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, parent, or someone who’s ever said, “We need to talk about this,” — this episode is for you.📺 Watch the full video on YouTube @IDemandAMeeting💬 Have a topic you want us to tackle? Let us know — we just might demand a meeting about it.⏱ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Boys in Education00:29 The Reality of Boys in Education02:27 Understanding the Challenges Boys Face04:14 How Boys Are Designed05:23 The Design of the Education System09:06 Boys' Identity and Self-Perception13:20 Boys' Competitive Nature and Video Games18:21 Concluding Thoughts and Future Strategies19:05 Hot Takes on Boys in Education