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An Interview with David Brody: The role of men in teaching
This is an interview of David Brody in New Zealand. David has spent most of his career focusing on early childhood education, teacher training and academic research. He recently sat down with The Jerusalem Post to discuss the role of men in early childhood education and his research in the field of gender balance, which […]
Read MoreEditorial: What Teacher Dispositions Engage Children in Learning?
Last November, Joe and Brandon, two of the male early childhood students attended the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference and participated in every presentation given by a male educator. These two men were affirmed in their decision to become early childhood teachers because they continually heard how important it is […]
Read MoreWant black male role models in our schools? Hire them as teachers.
The Seattle Public Schools has a well documented “achievement gap.” That’s the striking difference in academic achievement between black male students (and other students of color) compared with their white counterparts. As of last year, SPS also has a five-year strategic plan to address the gap. But one crucial, and strikingly simple solution is not […]
Read MoreGender stereotypes breaking down in career choices
A typical work day for East Alabama Medical Center nurse Charles Smith can consist of extreme emergencies, the stabilization of patients, collaborating with co-workers, educating families about medical conditions and anything that has to do with saving a life. On some days at the intensive care unit, he might even be referred to as “doc.” […]
Read MoreMale teachers in elementaries
They can have a positive effect in the classroom, research shows. Men make up only 10 percent of the elementary school teachers in Butler County, a trend seen nationally and one that concerns education experts. The Middletown Journal analyzed staff lists in 10 Butler County districts, and of the 1,603.8 full-time equivalent teachers in elementary […]
Read MoreEducation facing shortage of African American male teachers
Rodney McCloud is something of a rarity in the education profession. He’s an African American male educator who teaches a STEM-related class. McCloud teaches drafting at Carroll High School and is one of just a few African American male teachers in the system and the state. Nationwide, just two percent of all public school teachers […]
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