Andrew Cooper

In this engaging discussion, guests Jayante Owens, an Assistant Professor at Yale specializing in organizational behavior in education, and Andrew Cooper, a dynamic fifth-grade teacher from Salt Lake City, confront the challenge of engaging boys in learning. They address how societal perceptions shape boys' behavior in the classroom and the impact on their education. They advocate for hands-on, interactive teaching methods to help boys thrive, emphasizing the need for empathy and the importance of rethinking traditional educational approaches to better support young male students.