Margaret Grace Myers

Margaret Grace Myers, a writer and historian, dives deep into the century-long battle over sex education in the U.S. She explores how early efforts from religious leaders aimed to combat STIs but were thwarted by the rise of the religious right. Key moments include World War I's influence on public health and the shift in curricula through the decades. Myers critiques the ongoing promotion of abstinence-only education, highlighting its failure and the need for comprehensive programs to address real public health concerns.

Margaret Grace Myers, a writer, researcher, and educator from Maine, discusses the pressing issues in U.S. sex education. She highlights the lack of federal mandates and the ongoing battle for comprehensive curricula. The conversation reveals surprising bipartisan support among parents for better sex ed and contrasts U.S. practices with effective models from other countries like the Netherlands. Myers emphasizes the need for continuous education and grassroots activism to empower communities and improve youth health outcomes.