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Virginia’s Boys Behind in School | Richmond News
Virginia’s new Boys and Men Advisory Commission kicked off with a sobering look at how boys are falling behind girls in kindergarten readiness, fourth-grade reading, and graduation rates — with men aged 25-34 lagging in college degrees. Chair Delegate Josh Thomas, a dad pushing for change, aims to tackle literacy and mentorship gaps starting next year. The commission also spotlighted a troubling statistic: only 19% of Virginia teachers are men — a gap that could impact boys’ role models and educational outcomes. Up next: men’s health and workforce development — a full agenda to reshape…
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