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Meet 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 […]
Read MoreGuest Blog: Reflections from a Male Educator of Color
As I boarded the train back home, I reflected on thoughts I previously had and spoken about with my colleagues. Having been a part of such a special convening of male educators of color caused me to think about the circumstances that led me to my career in education that began in 1993. Becoming an […]
Read MoreMen teachers in Arkansas classrooms
It’s becoming rarer to find men in the classroom, especially in Arkansas. The state is ranked bottom in country for the lowest percentage of male teachers. According to the National Education Association, male teachers make up 16 percent of Arkansas’ teachers. That’s 12 points lower than the nation’s average. “It’s always a goal of mine […]
Read MoreWinston-Salem State University Real Men Teach
Real Men Teach (RMT) is a multifaceted academic program instituted during the 2007-2008 academic year for emerging teacher leaders. Its purpose is to attract, prepare, and encourage more young men to enter the teaching profession. Through personal professional development activities, support services, individual mentoring, exposure to the education field, and limited financial support, members of […]
Read MoreBook: Men, Masculinities and Teaching in Early Childhood Education – International perspectives on gender and care
This stimulating book sets out to critically explore the notion of men, masculinities and teaching in early childhood education. It addresses the global pattern of gender, teaching and care where men are in the minority, and explores the notion that the greater involvement of men within teaching and associated professions has the potential to transform […]
Read MoreMore men make the grade as teachers in Halifax
A growing number of men are opting for careers as primary school teachers, according to a Brighouse-based specialist education recruitment agency.Latest figures from Provide Education show that 15 per cent of the teachers they now place in primary school jobs across the region are men. The recruitment agency, which is launching its annual recruitment drive […]
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