[MenTeach: We heard this very interesting radio broadcast the other evening.]
March, 2008
What does society think of people who work with young children?
[MenTeach: This is an interesting blog posting from the UK.]
It's been a good week for news about this. A report in the Observer takes another look at a familiar question: why are there so few men in primary and nursery education?
It's been a good week for news about this. A report in the Observer takes another look at a familiar question: why are there so few men in primary and nursery education?
Blokes can do it as well
Craig d'Arcy, facilitator of the Newcastle Males in Early Childhood Network Group, discusses the barriers that men often face in early childhood and why it's crucial we work to remove these obstacles.Education Policy Brief: The Status of Male Teachers in Public Education Today
[MenTeach: This is a Policy Brief out of the University of Indiana written by Shaun P. Johnson who taught the first graduate course with a focus on men in education. Bryan G. Nelson of MenTeach provides a commentary at the end of the policy brief.]
Bay Area Schools Try To Lure Male Teachers
The National Education Association says it needs a few good men to become teachers. The number of male public school teachers hit a record 40-year low in 2005. They represent only about fourth of the total number of teachers.
Gilroy public schools have about 516 teachers -- of that number only 132 are men. Gilroy is no different from other school districts across the nation experiencing a downward trend in the number of male teachers.
Gilroy public schools have about 516 teachers -- of that number only 132 are men. Gilroy is no different from other school districts across the nation experiencing a downward trend in the number of male teachers.
Male Teacher Shortage
Teaching has always been dominated by women. But over the years, more men have ventured into the career. Still, there is a shortage of male teachers, especially on the elementary level. Nationally, experts say the number of men in the classroom is now at a 40 year low.Where are the Men? Exploring Gender Diversity in the Early Childhood Workforce
Three nationally-known speakers will present their views on this topic and engage in dialogue with participants. They collectively hold a wealth of experience and insight in the field of early education:Number of male teachers hits 40-year low
School districts across the nation are on the prowl for a few good men because the number of male public school teachers has hit a 40-year low.
Men represent about a quarter of teachers nationwide, which is why colleges are taking a stronger approach to recruit men to major in education.
Franklin Elementary School teacher Robert Eldredge said it takes a special someone to be an educator.
Men represent about a quarter of teachers nationwide, which is why colleges are taking a stronger approach to recruit men to major in education.
Franklin Elementary School teacher Robert Eldredge said it takes a special someone to be an educator.
MenTeach NEWS - March 2008
1) Where are the Men? Exploring Gender Diversity in the Early Childhood Workforce
2) The Status of Male Teachers in Public Education Today
3) Register Today for the Working Forum Men In Early Childhood Education
4) Perspective about male teachers from Guyana
5) Batman in the classroom? Some say, “no” others say, “yes.”
6) Men for Excellence in Elementary Education – a teacher training program for men
7) Teach in an all boy school
8) Great summer job for young men to teach
9) Men’s Stories - Clarence Little receives a Schott Fellowship
2) The Status of Male Teachers in Public Education Today
3) Register Today for the Working Forum Men In Early Childhood Education
4) Perspective about male teachers from Guyana
5) Batman in the classroom? Some say, “no” others say, “yes.”
6) Men for Excellence in Elementary Education – a teacher training program for men
7) Teach in an all boy school
8) Great summer job for young men to teach
9) Men’s Stories - Clarence Little receives a Schott Fellowship