February, 2009
Looking for a teaching job?
I just read an article about your group. Unfortunately I hadn't heard about you and your mission before, but I think it's great. We work with a lot of employers who would like to hire more men in elementary schools.
SchoolSpring provides recruiting services to K-12 districts around the country. We also run the SchoolSpring.com web site which has the largest collection of education job postings in the country. We collect postings from dozens of state education job sites and make them available in one easy search.
SchoolSpring provides recruiting services to K-12 districts around the country. We also run the SchoolSpring.com web site which has the largest collection of education job postings in the country. We collect postings from dozens of state education job sites and make them available in one easy search.
Just Say NO, to No Touch
Male early childhood (EC) educators face stereotypes that portray us as potential child abusers on a daily basis. Clearly, children must be protected from child abusers, yet a principle reason many men give for not entering or staying in the field of early childhood education (ECE) is fear of being accused of harming young children (Nelson, 2002). Only at their own peril do many male EC educators offer "the intimate pats, back rubs, caresses and leisurely holding on laps and in arms that little ones need" (Honig, 2005).
I know why you picked an education major
I am a elementary education major (1-5) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Currently I am a junior and have completed my Praxis I exam. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2010 and simply cannot wait to teach young children. I heard about your organization from the article on msn.com "Percentage of Male Teachers Hits 40-year Low" and being as I am currently in college to become exactly that, I was hoping your organization to could help or assist me.
Being falsely accused by students seeking revenge
I recently read your article on MSN News. I am a late middle aged male middle school teacher (2nd career) with tenure in a large Urban district; 7 years experience; husband of a veteran teacher; I lead my middle school in TVASS test gains for subjects taught; also a Union member. Impeccable employment record and without any blemishes or criminal history.
Research about male teachers in Austria
In Austria, the field of early childhood institutions and respective vocational training is undergoing rapid change. The importance of early childhood and care is increasing, and well trained professionals - men as well as women - are very much in demand. Participation and involvement of men is crucial for the further development and professionalization of ECEC.
The challenges of false accusations
I spoke with you a little over a year ago regarding a legal matter I was facing in Illinois. To briefly recap, it was a case involving allegations when I was a substitute/interim teacher in which some students alleged I had touched or rubbed their back (Read his previous published letter).
Where Are All The Men - A Parent's Perspective
Relief! That's the word that describes my emotions last week when we received the long-awaited postcard telling us who the first-grade teacher would be. While we're lucky that our school has many very good teachers, there are a few I'd rather avoid. A good teacher means my son will likely have a great school year; a bad teacher means... Well, thankfully we haven't had to cross that path yet.
Tips for dealing with false accusations
[MenTeach asked a teacher who was falsely accused what advice he would give other male teachers. You can read his story.]
My advice for teachers who are in similar situations:
Don't assume your employer will back you, even if they tell you that.
Insist on contacting the police and state officials...this is the law.
Get an attorney. if you do not have a union
If you have a union..join.
Your employer will want to cover themselves.
My advice for teachers who are in similar situations:
Don't assume your employer will back you, even if they tell you that.
Insist on contacting the police and state officials...this is the law.
Get an attorney. if you do not have a union
If you have a union..join.
Your employer will want to cover themselves.