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Exploring Boys' Education

International Boys' Schools Coalition
Boys' Education
Well-Being
Manosphere
Healthy Masculinity
Empathy
Masculinity
Character Education
Action Research
Values-Based Approach
Relational Learning
Education Strategies
Education
Online Communities
IBSC
Positive Psychology
Belongingness
Emotional Agility
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Community Engagement
Digital Literacy

The International Boys’ Schools Coalition champions boys’ education. Join us for this regular podcast that delves into and examines current issues affecting boys, teachers of boys and boys’ schools.

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Season eight of the Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast opens with a conversation on boys, focus, and the body. Laura Ambrogi (St. Christopher's School, United States) and Mugsy Quinn (St. Stithians Boys' Preparatory School, South Africa), winners of t... more

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In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast, educators, researchers, and school leaders from around the world reflect on what boys actually need from the institutions that shape them. Across season 7, three themes emerge from the co... more

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In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast, Bruce Collins revisits a year of IBSC online programming, pulling together the ideas that ran through session after session. Three themes emerge from the year: connection as the foundatio... more

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In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast, Anna-Louise Simpson, head of Wadhurst at Melbourne Grammar School (Australia), and Kerry Oldman, middle school executive director and acting deputy principal at Melbourne Girls' Grammar S... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Ambrogi
Lower School Director of Academic Support Services, St. Christopher's School
St. Christopher's School (Richmond, VA)
Episode: S8/Ep. 01 - Breathe, Move, Learn
Mugsy Quinn
School Psychologist, Stithians Boys' Preparatory School
Stithians Boys' Preparatory School (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Episode: S8/Ep. 01 - Breathe, Move, Learn
Melinda Barguana
Researcher involved in Action Research Project on student ownership
Trinity Grammar School
Episode: S7/Ep. 09 - The Schools Boys Need
Amy Wazlowski
Head of upper school at Boys Latin
Boys Latin School of Maryland
Episode: S7/Ep. 09 - The Schools Boys Need
Anna Louise Simpson
Head of Wadhurst, Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne Grammar School
Episode: S7/Ep. 09 - The Schools Boys Need
Andrew Rhino
Author of Better Boys, Better Men; researcher on resilience
Independent author/researcher
Episode: S7/Ep. 09 - The Schools Boys Need
Kellen Moore
Senior English teacher at St. Albans College (South Africa); PhD candidate
St. Albans College
Episode: S7/Ep. 08 - Boys, Connection, and a Changing World
Rebecca Winthrop
Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Universal Education
Brookings Institution
Episode: S7/Ep. 08 - Boys, Connection, and a Changing World
Sally Ann Wong
Highmaster of St. Paul School (UK)
St. Paul School
Episode: S7/Ep. 08 - Boys, Connection, and a Changing World

Hosts

Bruce Collins
Host and Director of Member Engagement at IBSC; interviewer and discussion guide
Tom Batty
Executive Director / Host of Exploring Boys' Education; leads program direction

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • IBSC Action Research

    An informative and motivating introduction to the powerful journey of Action Research through the IBSC.

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Good balance of theory, case studies, and real-world implementation.
Thoughtful, research-backed discussions with practical classroom takeaways.
Strong emphasis on student agency and safety in modern school settings.
Some episodes are highly focused on specific schools, which may feel narrow to broader audiences.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S8/Ep. 01 - Breathe, Move, Learn
Q: What do you consider the most important takeaway for teachers considering similar approaches in their classrooms?
Prioritize simple, playful, and observable routines that connect with students' interests; start with body-based regulation to reset nervous systems, then build cognitive learning, and always preserve student ownership to sustain engagement.
S8/Ep. 01 - Breathe, Move, Learn
Q: How did your boys initially react to accessing their bodies in this way, and what changes did you observe over time?
Initial reactions were mixed and confusing, but after repeated exposure and leadership by the boys themselves, engagement increased, ownership grew, and the sessions shifted from teacher-led to student-led, with clear improvements in attention and calmness.
S8/Ep. 01 - Breathe, Move, Learn
Q: Let's talk a little bit about your project, set the scene a little bit.
Laura and Mugsy describe how proprioceptive movement and breathwork were designed to support emotional regulation and executive functioning in Grade 4-6 boys, with a focus on making the body the entry point for learning and then building agency and transfer across contexts.
S7/Ep.07 - Boys’ and Girls’ Schools Working Together
Q: What foundational changes helped sustain this partnership beyond personalities or one-off initiatives?
A long-term culture shift backed by leadership support, formal agreements (memorandum of understanding), built-in staff development, and calendar integration that embeds the collaboration into the schools' routines and governance.
S7/Ep.07 - Boys’ and Girls’ Schools Working Together
Q: Tell me a little bit more about that intentionality. How do you make sure that the program benefits both groups equally? How do you know when you've got the balance wrong?
They emphasize deliberate, authentic design with carefully curated mixed groups, ongoing feedback from parents, and a clear set of learning outcomes to guide each Melbourne Experience, ensuring both sides gain from the collaboration rather than one side dominating.

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2. Mugsy Quinn
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