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Schools need black male teachers
Visit any public school in the United States, and one thing you would be hard-pressed to find is black male teachers. They are about as rare as students without cell phones. It’s troubling that school districts nationwide still face an acute shortage of black male teachers, and Escambia County is no exception. The lack of […]
Read MoreMen interviewed about their work
These are several podcasts conducted by BAM Radio. It’s a mix of men who teach talking about their work as teachers and the stereotypes and challenges they face. You can also hear several other podcasts about things to do. Go to the website to hear all the podcasts.
Read MoreFear of Men In Early Childhood Education
Whether it’s on the quiet or in your face the fear of men in early education is widespread. Yes, it’s difficult to quantify and talk about, but It’s real. From parents, to administrators the fear of men who work with young children has a significant impact in classrooms and beyond. We brought together a parent, […]
Read MoreGender equality: Men in child care, the last frontier?
Anthony D’Tiole, 20, of Moraga, Ca. says when he first started out, he had to work harder to get the jobs that came easily to his female counterparts. “They might have five interviews and be offered four jobs,” he said, “I’d have 20 interviews; and if I was lucky, I’d be offered one position.” D’Tiole […]
Read MoreTranscript from a podcast – Wanted: Male elementary education teachers
It may not come as any surprise that there’s a shortage of male elementary teachers in the United States. But you may be surprised to learn how long the shortage has existed. Wichita State University education professor Dennis Kear explains. Kear: “The shortage of male teachers can be traced all the way back to the […]
Read MoreTeacher quit corporate job to make difference
On Sept. 12, 2001, Andre Mountain submitted his resignation and booked a flight home. The terrorist attacks a day earlier jarred him, and he no longer wanted to sit in a cubicle of a Merrill Lynch office in New Jersey, performing the tedious task of verifying a long list of stock prices before a sale […]
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