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Eastern Kentucky University Academic Leadership Academy seeks to attract more males into teaching
A group of Kentucky’s future teachers recently spent a week expanding their minds on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. The 16 middle school students were part of The Camp TRREE Academic Leadership Academy hosted by the University’s College of Education and funded by the Kentucky Department of Education. Most of the students who attended June 8-13 […]
Read More2015 Excellence in Teaching Awards – Jason Yabut
At the Excellence in Teaching Awards dinner last Thursday evening, First 5 San Francisco recognized nine outstanding teachers for their accomplishments, dedication, professionalism, and best practice in the care and education of children in the City’s Preschool for All program. The evening was kicked off by First 5 San Francisco Executive Director, Laurel Kloomok who […]
Read MoreChina to Offer Free Teacher Training to Men
As the millions of students are busy choosing their future universities after the National College Entrance Examination, the news of free teacher’s training places for male students in southeast China’s Fujian Province has attracted much attention. According to the official document issued by Fujian Provincial Education Department along with other three local departments, five teacher’s […]
Read MoreJob fair in appeal to male childcare workers
Prospective childcare workers are being urged to take their first steps in getting their foot on the career ladder. Early-years organisations are inviting people to a job fair in Southampton – and are particularly searching for men to join their ranks. Paint Ports Nursery is hosting the event in Spring Crescent, Portswood, on Wednesday, June […]
Read MoreDon’s Column “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 […]
Read MoreMeet the Father of Paternity Leave – A Male Teacher
Before Richard Branson, there was Gary Ackerman This week, the man most celebrated for his impact on paternity leave policies is Richard Branson: the Virgin founder made news by announcing that some employees at Virgin Management would be eligible for a full year of paid new-dad time off. Almost exactly 45 years ago, a very […]
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