Dr Alex Blower

Educator, Researcher, Writer.

Founder of Boys' Impact. Author of Lost Boys: How Education is Failing Young Working-Class Men.

[Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective]

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

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[Ash Paul @pash22]

What working-class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations https://t.co/IyG7KcHspV via @EduDetective et al

[Policy Press @policypress]

Is education crushing aspirations? 🍎✏️

From inequality and policy to forgotten working-class men and social mobility, these essential titles offer vital insights into today’s challenges.

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[Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern]

We owe men growing up in Britain today far better than the toxic views and scams peddled by the Manosphere.

But too often, we see boys as problems in waiting rather than exploring what they need from us.

Great to bring MPs and experts together to discuss how we can do better.

[PiXL @ThePiXLNetwork]

@EduDetective In our latest blog, Nicola explores the questions worth asking in schools and how one honest conversation with one boy could shift something powerful.

Read the full blog here: https://t.co/NWVjxd6qS9

#1MillionStories

[PiXL @ThePiXLNetwork]

Working‑class boys are the group we are losing fastest when it comes to reading & the gap keeps widening.

The #1MillionStories campaign by Boys’ Impact offers a simple invitation: make space to listen to what boys really think about reading.

@EduDetective

[Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern]

We owe our young men and boys far better than the harmful extremes peddled by the worst corners of the internet.

But taking on the ‘manosphere’ demands action, not words.

That’s why the Labour Group for Men and Boys has convened MPs to demand Ofcom steps up and acts.

[Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective]

This year has been huge for Boys' Impact and its work to support working-class boys and young men in education.

I have a feeling 2026 will be even bigger.

[Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective]

@mikeyjdbennett We're considering a similar brand strategy for Boys' Impact....

[Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective]

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[Schools North East @SCHOOLSNE]

Great morning at our Advisory Board Meeting today — a powerful form of collaboration to help strengthen the network.

Huge thanks to @TheEdwinGroup for providing the meeting room space, and @EduDetective for being our guest speaker.

#NorthEastSchools #EducationLeadership

[WISERD @WISERDNews]

WISERD and @CAREResearch_W recently celebrated the launch of @Richard_Gater's new book, ‘The 21st Century Ladz’, at sbarcIspark, joined by @EduDetective, @dai_alectic, and Prof Jean Jenkins. 💻 Read more: https://t.co/fBopx1ccQu

[Siobhan Meredith @SiobhanMered123]

On Friday we wrapped up our third @TedWraggTrust INSET day with the launch of our work with @EduDetective and Boys Impact. It’s absolutely the right moment to tackle these persistent issues and I’m excited to see this work develop across our schools. Huge thanks to Alex!

[Policy Press @policypress]

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: https://t.co/46NvWDGLoa

[Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective]

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.

[Tes magazine @tes]

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

[Dr Alex Blower @EduDetective]

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'.

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

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: https://t.co/4UNoCbCilZ

[Economics Observatory @EconObservatory]

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

[Class Divide @DivideClass]

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 full statement:
https://t.co/38wgIdlvtT

[CARE Research Wales @CAREResearch_W]

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!

[WISERD @WISERDNews]

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

[Policy Press @policypress]

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:
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