News
Mentoring programs in Dallas schools aim to give boost to young black males
A group of teenage boys dressed in formal attire form a circle and join hands inside a classroom on a recent evening inside Dallas’ Carter High School. One by one, they’re asked to contribute a positive affirmation. Don’t be a follower. Life is full of choices. Control your anger. Lastly, they speak in unison: “Man […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – December 2010
1) Good for the goose, why not the gander? Irish men caring for young children 2) Vietnamese male kindergarten teacher one of a kind 3) Male teacher ‘really humbled’ by $25,000 national award 4) New Leaders for New Schools – Chicago 5) Pupils make more effort with male teachers as they are seen as ‘more […]
Read MoreWebsites about male teachers in Germany and Europe
In the coming years, we want to work in cooperation with policymakers and practitioners to noticeably increase the percentage of male professionals working in kitas. We see this as an important contribution towards more diversity and a qualitative advancement in the practical pedagogical work being done in kitas. Coordination Office for Men in Early Childhood […]
Read MoreThe 2011-2012 U.S. Department of Education Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Application is Now Available!
The application for the 2011-2012 Teaching Ambassador Fellowship is now available on USAJobs and will close on January 17, 2011. It is important that we continue to recruit high-quality applicants who represent the diversity of our school populations and the different settings and subjects in which students receive instruction across our country. Much more information […]
Read MoreMale primary teacher numbers in Wales
The number of male primary teachers in Wales currently stands at 2,140, compared to 11,807 women. Children’s Commissioner for Wales Keith Towler said the trend was worrying. According to figures from the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW), women make up 84.7% of registered primary school teachers. Mr Towler said children need positive male role […]
Read More