Dr Alex Blower
@EduDetective
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Educator, Researcher, Writer. Founder of Boys' Impact. Author of Lost Boys: How Education is Failing Young Working-Class Men.
Bournemouth, England
Joined April 2016
Today's the day! Lost Boys: How Education is Failing Young Working-Class Men is available in all good bookshops. “A game-changing take on masculinity – where sharp research meets raw personal insight.” @lokiscottishrap
https://t.co/STJG0mECZ4
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Brilliant to see such a lovely write up from our Boys' Impact national pilot in @tes. Robust evidence that we're finally moving in the right direction.
How can we close the attainment gap for disadvantaged boys? An initiative at @UnitedLearning has succeeded in improving behaviour, attendance and engagement among boys on free school meals, finds @ellencph
https://t.co/sjdaCkxNZQ
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Delighted to be part of the line up this year's #FestivalofEconomics to discuss the messages from my book 'Lost Boys: How Education is Failing Young Working-Class Men'.
How can Britain rebuild opportunity for working-class men? Join Alex Blower (@EduDetective), author of 'Lost Boys', for this important discussion. 📍 1 Canon’s Road | #FestivalOfEconomics. Nov 19 | 10:30–11:15 AM:
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How can Britain Rebuild Opportunity for Working-Class Men? Bethan Staton (@FT), Charlie Colenutt, Alex Blower (@EduDetective) 🔎 Festival of Economics 2025 🎟️ Tickets on sale now ⬇️ https://t.co/toLjuRbkWV
eventbrite.co.uk
Part of the Festival of Economics 2025
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BREAKING: A huge win for #ClassDivide. The Schools Adjudicator has ruled Brighton's new admissions policy is "lawful, fair & non-discriminatory." This is a victory for community-led change & political courage. It proves that working-class voices can change the system. Read our
classdivide.co.uk
After reviewing all objections, the Schools Adjudicator has published his final decision on school admissi ons. He sided with objectors on one key point - stopping the planned reduction of places...
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We look forward to celebrating the launch of Dr @Richard_Gater 's book, ‘The 21st Century Ladz’ with @WISERDNews today, with @EduDetective, founder of Boys' Impact movement, and @dai-alectic, author of ‘A Nation of Shopkeepers'. Congratulations Dr Gater!
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We’re really looking forward to celebrating the launch of Dr @Richard_Gater’s new book: The 21st Century Ladz on Friday 17 October in #sbarcIspark, with @CAREResearch_W, @EduDetective and @dai_alectic. Find out more: https://t.co/eeMWvrzcpC
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In our latest #Podcast, @richardmskemp and @EduDetective discuss the role of #Masculinity in the lives of #WorkingClass boys and why we need to stop focusing on perceived individual failures. Listen to get 50% off the paperback or eBook of Alex's book: https://t.co/xGpEkvrko7
transformingsociety.co.uk
In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Alex Blower about how the education system often fails working-class boys.
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The most comprehensive interview I've ever done I think. I'll leave it to you to decide whether or not it's interesting!
We often hear that #WorkingClass boys in #Education are misogynistic, aggressive and unwilling to learn. But how true is this? Listen to @richardmskemp speak with @EduDetective about how the #EducationSystem often fails these boys. https://t.co/xGpEkvrko7
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We often hear that #WorkingClass boys in #Education are misogynistic, aggressive and unwilling to learn. But how true is this? Listen to @richardmskemp speak with @EduDetective about how the #EducationSystem often fails these boys. https://t.co/xGpEkvrko7
transformingsociety.co.uk
In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Alex Blower about how the education system often fails working-class boys.
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ICYMI @EduDetective @mission44 here’s yesterday’s Guardian piece on Lost Boys Taskforce -
theguardian.com
Too many teenagers have no one to turn to when life gets tough. The Lost Boys Taskforce wants to change that
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Brilliant @TedWraggTrust All Heads meeting today! 🏴☠️ A great buzz, energy & even a few ‘arrs’ for #TalkLikeAPirateDay! A great range of input from a number of leaders and really super to be joined by @EduDetective, kickstarting our journey with Boys’ Impact. #lifeatTedWragg
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✍ "In England in 2023/24, just 24% of males who were eligible for Free School Meals attained a grade 9-5 in GCSE Maths and English, compared with 43% who were not." Our latest guest blog discusses the challenges facing working-class boys in education ⤵️ https://t.co/xgsGHcU182
suttontrust.com
Discussing the the various educational challenges facing working-class boys.
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📚Ymunwch â @WISERDNews a @CAREResearch_W yn #sbarcIspark ar 17/10, 2-5pm i ddathlu lansiad llyfr Dr @Richard_Gater: The 21st Century Ladz, gyda Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective sylfaenydd mudiad Boys' Impact a Dr @dai_alectic @SwanseaUni. Tocynnau: https://t.co/eeMWvrzcpC
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I'm excited to announce my book launch event. We already have 70 people signed up for the in-person event (capacity 100). Hurry if you want to join us live, but there is an online option. Thrilled to have excellent speakers @EduDetective and @dai_alectic join me.
📚Join @WISERDNews and @CAREResearch_W in #sbarcIspark on 17/10, 2-5pm to celebrate launch of Dr @Richard_Gater’s book: The 21st Century Ladz, with Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective founder of Boys' Impact movement and Dr @dai_alectic @SwanseaUni. Tickets: https://t.co/eeMWvrzcpC
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It's an absolute honour to have been asked to contribute to the launch event for @Richard_Gater's new book. Can't wait!
📚Join @WISERDNews and @CAREResearch_W in #sbarcIspark on 17/10, 2-5pm to celebrate launch of Dr @Richard_Gater’s book: The 21st Century Ladz, with Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective founder of Boys' Impact movement and Dr @dai_alectic @SwanseaUni. Tickets: https://t.co/eeMWvrzcpC
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📚Join @WISERDNews and @CAREResearch_W in #sbarcIspark on 17/10, 2-5pm to celebrate launch of Dr @Richard_Gater’s book: The 21st Century Ladz, with Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective founder of Boys' Impact movement and Dr @dai_alectic @SwanseaUni. Tickets: https://t.co/eeMWvrzcpC
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✨ Valued team member Sana attend the BOYS' Impact 2025 conference in Manchester ✨ This was a conference dedicated to addressing educational inequality and supporting young men’s development. Sana delivered a mini spotlight session on her pilot project The Business Game - an
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@EduDetective great to be a part of your primary panel today. Hope our story of community leadership, relational practice and purpose driven curriculum connected with the delegates.
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After a break of nearly half a decade, I'm back on YouTube! As of today the Boys' Impact YouTube channel will be regularly posting content on issues related to masculinity and inequality in education. https://t.co/uuRmRf5cra
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