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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Busby

Schools should be ‘boy positive’ to tackle male underachievement – report

A “boy-positive” learning environment should be developed in schools and the Government should appoint a minister for men to tackle gender disparities in education, a report has suggested.

The Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) has said a dedicated strategy is needed to tackle attainment differences between men and women to address “one of the most egregious issues” affecting education and society.

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