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Apr 2025
13m 12s

Why don’t schools understand boys?

THE AUSTRALIAN
About this episode

A new study shows boys slipping further behind in schools as debate about their mental health and online influences dominates the culture.

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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