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MenTeach May 2008 E-News

MenTeach: We’re sorry about the tardiness of our newsletter for the last two months. It’s been a very successful and busy year. Read all about what is happening in the world of Men Teaching! 1) Commercial pilot lands new career in classroom. 2) Medic wants to become a teacher, how does he do it? 3) […]

Male educators in elementary schools are rare, but embraced

The 24 pint-size bodies are scattered around the room at various “literacy” centers, engrossed in the hard work of learning to read. Then it’s time to clean up for recess. What looks like controlled chaos ensues, the kids zooming around like hyper-caffeinated kittens. “Mr. Ghafoor, Mr. Ghafoor, I broke my crayon,” implores one little boy. […]

More men enroll in university teacher course

MORE men enrolled on teacher training courses this year at the University of Hertfordshire, bucking the national trend. A report by the university showed men accounted for 18 per cent of the new teaching students compared to five per cent of last year’s intake. Kit Thomas, associate head of the School of Education, says that […]

Male Teachers

Looking for a few good men

Most children go through elementary school under the charge of few if any male teachers, and local educators don’t like it. Historically, the number of female schoolteachers has overshadowed the number of male schoolteachers. In fact, the numbers aren’t even close. The National Education Association says the population of male teachers nationwide has been shrinking […]

How do I get my teaching license?

We get many e-mails from readers about useful links. Some are from people trying to promote a product or service – not always very useful. Recently, we received a e-mail about a site that lists all the states requirements to get a teaching license – it even lists alternative certification. A very useful resource. Check […]