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Men in Early Education Half Day Briefing in London
Capita’s Men in Early Education half-day briefing event will cover ways in which the Early Years sector can work towards increasing the numbers of men working in the profession and working on encouraging the profession for men as well as showcasing some best practice working around male involvement. This half-day event focuses on why it […]
Read MoreSchools attracting more male teachers in New Zealand
In a woman-dominated profession, man-power is strengthening at Timaru early childhood centres and primary schools. And although the numbers are still small, Timaru schools are happy with the number of male teachers on their staff. Garden Grove Montessori Preschool has one male teacher and licensee Christine Kirkeby said historic perception was what was turning away […]
Read MoreDominica Teacher Wins Phenomenal Male Teacher Award
Irvin Jackson, a male teacher from the Pierre Charles Secondary School, has been awarded the first ever Phenomenal Male Teacher Award. The award was presented at the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) 17th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. DAT, in collaboration with the Status of Women Committee (SOWC), introduced the award to highlight and encourage […]
Read MoreScholarship Scheme to Invite Men into Early Childhood Education – A First for NZ
It will not be rare to see men in early childhood teaching and childcare roles if a new initiative by NZ’s national early childhood network, ChildForum, sparks men’s interest. The proportion of men to women working in early childhood education was higher 20 years ago than it is today. Only 2% of early childhood educators […]
Read MoreNew Zealand: Primary School is a time to change a child’s life
Children are missing out on positive male role models because of a shortage of men wanting to become teachers. Bay schools have spoken out about their struggle to attract male teachers as local training centres record low numbers registering for courses. The Bay of Plenty Times has learned of at least one primary school with […]
Read MoreHiring should favour male, minority teachers: Toronto school board
A Toronto District School Board memo to staff that included gender and race among qualifications that could win a candidate an interview for a teaching position has outraged some female teachers. The memo, which was received by principals and teachers and obtained by The Globe and Mail, says that the qualities that could get a […]
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