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Number of male teachers hits 40-year low
School districts across the nation are on the prowl for a few good men because the number of male public school teachers has hit a 40-year low. Men represent about a quarter of teachers nationwide, which is why colleges are taking a stronger approach to recruit men to major in education. Franklin Elementary School teacher […]
Read MoreMale Teacher Shortage
Teaching has always been dominated by women. But over the years, more men have ventured into the career. Still, there is a shortage of male teachers, especially on the elementary level. Nationally, experts say the number of men in the classroom is now at a 40 year low. Erik Hanson teaches sixth grade science at […]
Read MoreThe Manny
Andrea Nakayama always imagined her 30s would be the time in her life when everything would fall perfectly into place. And indeed, everything had – at least for a while. She had a successful career, was married to the love of her life, Isamu, and was ecstatic when she learned she was pregnant. But just […]
Read MoreGreat summer job for young men to teach
[MenTeach: Breakthrough Collaborative is an innovative program that we have worked with over the last few years. It is a fantastic summer (and year round) mentorship program that hires high school and college students to work with middle school children. Many young men get their start in teaching from this program. If you want to […]
Read MoreScholarship for males entering elementary education
Emporia State University offers a scholarship for males who are going into elementary education. According to Tes Mehring, Dean of the Teachers’ College, the school is in the top five for teacher programs in the nation.Go to the school’s website.
Read MoreMale teacher shortage bigger than pay
Scott Schoenfeld is part of a dying breed. Mr. Schoenfeld, as his students call him, is one of few men who are teaching young children. For some, low pay is reason enough to stay away from becoming a teacher, but men have another reason. Former and future elementary school teachers say there is a stigma […]
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