The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Graham Frey: The Case for All-Boys Schools

Jul 18, 2024

Graham Frey, CEO of Hallcraft School Studio, discusses the impact of the education system on boys' self-esteem, the benefits of all-boys schools, and raising sons in the modern world. Topics include why girls find it easier to succeed in school, the decline in male enrollment in universities, and the importance of building a strong educational culture.

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Graham Frey

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Quick takeaways

The modern education system favors girls, hindering boys' self-esteem and development.

Single-sex schools can provide tailored environments enhancing academic success and personal growth.

Encouraging civil disobedience and hands-on learning fosters creativity and innovation in education.

Deep dives

Innovation Through Rule-Breaking

Innovation thrives on breaking established rules rather than adhering to them. Encouraging civil disobedience is key to fostering creativity in children and encouraging them to challenge norms and think outside the box.

Importance of School Culture

01:20

Innovation comes from rule-breaking and civil disobedience

01:25

Embrace Leadership and Vulnerability

01:09

Core Values for Young Men

01:29

Intro

2min

Exploring the Topic of Educating Boys

2min

Evolution of Traditional Education and Gender Differences in Learning

28min

Observing School Culture Through Lunchtime Dynamics

4min

Benefits of an All Boys' School Environment

29min

Impactful Female Teachers in an All-Boys School

6min

Implications of Education Systems on Boys

21min

Exploring Recommended Authors and Books on Boys' Education, Culture, and Parenting

3min

Graham Frey returns to the show! Graham is the CEO of Hallcraft School Studio and former CEO of Alpha, an innovative network of K-12 schools based in Austin, Texas.

In this episode, expect to learn why the modern education system makes it easier for girls to succeed and is detrimental to boy’s self-esteem and development, the case for same sex schools, why having a strong culture in early education is so important, and how Graham is thinking about raising his own sons in the modern world.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:57 - Is Traditional Education More Harmful to Boys?

6:59 - What Makes the Classroom Easier for Girls?

15:22 - How Much Does The Modern System Set Boys Back in Later Years

19:18 - How the System Holds Girls Back Too

20:59 - The Case for Same Sex Schools

31:54 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

32:50 - How to Judge a School Based on Lunch

38:44 - Why Same Sex Environments Help Kids Thrive