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Queensland (Australia) College of Teachers propose investigation into decline in number of males choosing teaching
The number of male teachers in Queensland schools has fallen to “alarming” levels, sparking a probe into the decline. Poor pay rates and perception of teaching careers has been blamed for the slide, with registered male teachers making up barely 16 per cent of educators in state primary school this year. The Queensland College of […]
Read MoreLetter: From engineering to early education
I’m applying for teacher assistant positions in Albany, NY. I’m an engineering major. I love technology. I started a summer job in 2006 after graduation to save some cash for my expensive engineering major. That job changed everything. It was a last minute placement as my first job placement suddenly was not available. Two weeks […]
Read MoreScholarship designed for African-American men in Florida
Edward Waters College is offering a scholarship program called, Call Me Mister. The college needs more applicants. It is available for African-American men who want to become teachers. Watch the video.
Read MoreJason Williams and Jerry Parr National Award Winners
Leader of Men and Children Award winner Jason Williams – PK teacher at Greenville Ave Child Development Center, where Deborah Henderson is Director. He has a CDA, TEEM trained, and is a T.E.A.C.H. Scholar. He started at 19 as an assistant; has been in child care for 10 years. Parents rave about Mr. Jason. One parent […]
Read MoreMenTeach at the National Conference in Dallas, TX
Join us at the largest early education conference in the world in Dallas, TX. There are numerous sessions about men teaching including an awards ceremony to honor men and women supporting the work of recruiting and retaining men teaching. Thursday, November 6 8 – 9:30 AM – Boys in school: How to make my classroom […]
Read MoreExpect Male Involvement
[MenTeach: Don Piburn has be working in early education for years. He has been instrumental in recruiting and retaining men teachers through his work in Hawaii hosting MenTeach retreats, serving on the AEYC affiliate board and being a founding father of the World Forum Men in Early Childhood Education (MECE). These articles were written 10 years ago […]
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