S7/Ep.03 - The Boy-Friendly School

S7/Ep.03 - The Boy-Friendly School

From Exploring Boys' Education by International Boys' Schools Coalition

December 12, 2025 · 41 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the Boys' Latin School's approach to creating a boy-friendly environment through innovative policies and practices.

In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, join Headmaster Chris Post and the leadership team from the Boys' Latin School of Maryland (United States) as they discuss their approach to creating a boy-friendly school. Sparked by the insights of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the school implemented a bold door-to-door cell phone ban and re-imagined daily schedules to prioritize human connection over digital convenience. Discover how these philosophical shifts translate into on-the-ground practice, from creative playgrounds in the lower school to autonomous choice blocks in the middle school, and peer-led clubs in the upper years. The conversation highlights how high-impact, low-cost structural adjustments can foster genuine friendship and leadership among students. Tune in for a practical roadmap to giving boyhood back to boys. IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. IBSC

People in this episode

Host: Chris Post

Topics covered

  • boy-friendly education
  • school policies
  • human connection
  • digital convenience
  • student leadership
  • friendship

Keywords

  • boy-friendly school
  • cell phone ban
  • human connection
  • playgrounds
  • autonomous choice
  • peer-led clubs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boys' Latin School of Maryland, IBSC, International Boys' Schools Coalition

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