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Boys’ Education – Research & Rhetoric

Jennifer Buckingham OAMJanuary 1, 2004OP89

There is significant evidence that boys have been experiencing educational disadvantage. In this paper, Jennifer Buckingham puts forward recommendations for schools – in particular for teachers – which would help provide an environment conducive to learning and achievement for boys.

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