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MenTeach E-News – February 2013
MenTeach E-News February 2012 1) Most male teachers confident working with children 2) China: Lack of Male Teachers Detrimental to Kids’ Development 3) Men in female-dominated jobs 4) Same-Sex Education: Do Male Students Need a Male Teacher? 5) Study: Anxious times for male teachers in primary 6) New student organization supports current and future male […]
Read MoreWorld Forum – Men in Early Childhood Education
You can find out more about the Working Forum on Men in Early Childhood Education and join us in doing the global work by going to our website. 2012 Mid-year updates A major challenge for the early childhood profession worldwide is to increase the number of men working in programs serving young children. The Working […]
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 […]
Read MoreDreams for Manitoba men in early education
I found it interesting that one of Canada’s largest cities has taken on an initiative because of concerns that 80% of their teachers are female. See attached article. Yet is continues to be difficult to convince ECE Educators, Provincial Governments, or Employers in Centres to consider any significant initiative when the number of women in […]
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