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The gender gap no one talks about: men missing from care professions Here’s how to fix it.
by Laëtitia Vitaud – Fast Company For decades, in the name of workplace equality we’ve encouraged women to enter male-dominated professions because those jobs are better paid, more prestigious, and more powerful. Women engineers. Women in tech. Women in leadership. That agenda still matters but it is not enough. One of the great blind spots […]
Read MoreHow to Fix the Broken Black Male Teacher Pipeline
Black men now represent only about 2% of teachers nationwide — a noticeable drop from 6.5% in the 2017-2018 school year. The declining presence of Black male teachers in classrooms tells us in no uncertain terms: the nation struggles to recruit and keep male teachers of color. Studies confirm that educators of color serve as […]
Read MoreHe retired at 60, then became a high school teacher. Why this lawyer chose a second career in the classroom
Marty Bryce, 60, is a retired litigator who used to spend his days representing financial institutions — a career he found unfulfilling. But he didn’t stay retired for long. He now has a second career as a high school teacher. Bryce told The Wall Street Journal that at his previous job he often felt he […]
Read MoreEditorial: As male Oklahoma teacher, I want us to value safety and humanity
As male teachers in Oklahoma, we must find a healthier balance between protecting students and preserving genuine human connection, which is vital for educators to feel valued and effective. We know from both research and everyday experience that appropriate, caring interaction helps children feel safe, regulate emotions and build trusting relationships. Kids learn better when […]
Read MoreDo male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think
The teaching profession is one of the most female-dominated in the United States. Among elementary school teachers, 89 percent are women, and in kindergarten, that number is almost 97 percent. Many sociologists, writers and parents have questioned whether this imbalance hinders young boys at the start of their education. Are female teachers less understanding of […]
Read MoreFormer Student Returns as Math Teacher to Inspire Next Generation
by Maaz Alin – Santa Monica Daily Express, California Jasson Martinez has come full circle at Santa Monica High School, returning as a math teacher to the campus where he graduated in 2019. Martinez, who attended McKinley Elementary and Lincoln Middle School before graduating from Samohi, earned his undergraduate degree and teaching credential at California […]
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