Boys not only struggle to keep up with their female peers in reading and writing but fall further behind as they grow older. By year 9 the gap in writing skills is so profound that more than 20 per cent of boys do not meet the national minimum standard.
Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
