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Men In Childcare Network in Ireland
In June 2004 KKCCC hosted the first Men in Childcare Conference which examined the issues of achieving a gender balance within the sector. Out of that conference a Men in Childcare Network was established and they have gone on to host two further conferences each year since. The Men in Childcare Network support and encourage […]
Read MoreMen in Your Teacher Preparation Program: Five Strategies to Recruit and Retain Them
The professional Young Children has published it’s May 2010 issue devoted to Men in the Lives of Young Children. Several MenTeach.org members have an article in the journal. If you are a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children you already have the issue and can download an electronic version. If you aren’t […]
Read MoreMen urged to teach in primaries
A drive has been launched to attract more men into becoming primary school teachers in England. The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says four in five applicants are women, though it has seen a rise in male applicants of 30%. The TDA is bringing teachers into classroom events to encourage more men to […]
Read MoreSchools launch drive to recruit male teachers
A major push to increase the number of male teachers in primary schools is being launched this week in an attempt to overcome a serious shortage which experts say is affecting boys. Hundreds of men will attend events in schools, where heads, deputies and teachers will try to persuade them to join the profession. The […]
Read MoreMarried to a man teaching in early childhood
My friend recently came to visit and lend a hand with the birth of our new son. As we sat in the midst of diapers, toys and dirty clothes, we said our good-byes as my husband and daughter headed toward the door to go to preschool. My husband, with a guitar on his back, adjusted […]
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