So here’s a headline that might surprise you: The Duval County School Board is bringing back single-gender health classes in middle school,

Yes, you read that right. In 2025, Duval County’s school board voted, 6 to 1, to do something wildly controversial by today’s standards — but incredibly normal just a couple decades ago.

They’re separating the boys and girls.

Not for discipline. Not for sports. But for health class. And along with that? An abstinence-based curriculum. You’d think the sky was falling.

Now before anyone gets too excited — or starts waving protest signs in the car line — let’s ask a simple question: Why was this ever controversial in the first place?

For most of American history, this was standard practice. Boys learned about their bodies, their responsibilities, their challenges — with other boys. Girls had the same opportunity. The goal wasn’t discrimination. It was understanding. It was comfort. And yes — it was basic biology.

Somewhere along the way, education became more about social engineering than common sense. Coed health classes became mandatory. Biological sex became a political debate. And middle schoolers? They got caught in the cultural crossfire.

But now? Duval County is quietly turning back the clock — and thank God.

Board Member Melody Bolduc said what most parents already know: kids are more comfortable asking questions when they’re not trying to impress or outwit the opposite sex. It’s not rocket science. It’s middle school. If you’ve met a 13-year-old boy, you know exactly what she means.

Of course, not everyone’s thrilled. Board Member Darryl Willie — the lone no vote — said it’s unnecessary and might cause “complications.” Yes, like the terrifying idea that boys and girls might get taught in different rooms for a few hours. The horror.

Critics are also whining about logistics — as if scheduling is more important than sanity.

But the district’s superintendent, Dr. Christopher Bernier, seems open-minded. He’s even researching how other school systems manage this kind of thing — probably because it’s been done before. For, you know, the first 200 years of public education.

Here’s the bigger picture: The School Board just did something rare. They looked at a problem, used common sense, and made a decision that reflects reality instead of ideology. Imagine that.

In a world where 6-year-olds are being asked their pronouns and parents are sidelined in the name of “equity,” it’s refreshing to see our school district say:
“Maybe we should just teach boys and girls like boys and girls again.”

Maybe it’s not progress that’s needed — maybe it’s remembering what used to work.

Eye sends a WINK to those who voted Yes! Good job!