What Schools and Parents Get Wrong About Boys & Girls with Dr. Leonard Sax

🎙 What Schools and Parents Get Wrong About Boys & Girls — with Dr. Leonard SaxWhy are boys falling behind in school? What are schools and parents getting wrong about boys and girls?In this episode, Dr. Leonard Sax—physician, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author, joins the conversation to unpack the real, research-based differences in how boys and girls learn. Dr. Sax explains why many boys are disengaging academically, how well-intended classroom practices can backfire, and what educators and parents can do differently to help all students thrive.In this conversation, we cover:Why the academic gender gap is wideningHow boys and girls learn differentlyWhy sitting all day hurts learning—especially for boysThe role of competition in motivating studentsPractical strategies to engage boys in reading and mathHow parenting, authority, and limits shape child developmentWhy unrestricted social media is harming kidsWhether you’re a parent, teacher, school leader, or coach, this episode will challenge assumptions and offer practical insight for better education outcomes for both boys and girls.