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Job fair in appeal to male childcare workers
Prospective childcare workers are being urged to take their first steps in getting their foot on the career ladder. Early-years organisations are inviting people to a job fair in Southampton – and are particularly searching for men to join their ranks. Paint Ports Nursery is hosting the event in Spring Crescent, Portswood, on Wednesday, June […]
Read MoreDon’s Column “Just Say NO, to No Touch.”
Male early childhood (EC) educators face stereotypes that portray us as potential child abusers on a daily basis. Clearly, children must be protected from child abusers, yet a principle reason many men give for not entering or staying in the field of early childhood education (ECE) is fear of being accused of harming young children […]
Read MoreMeet 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 MoreMenTeach E-News – May 2015
MenTeach E-News May 2015 1) Georgia’s new Teacher of the Year: Former attorney looking to make lasting impact 2) College program helping African-American males become teachers 3) More men make the grade as teachers in Halifax 4) New Book: Men, Masculinities and Teaching in Early Childhood Education – International perspectives on gender and care 5) […]
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