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About men in child care by Mr. Rogers
Most readers will not recognize the name Fred Rogers. Mention “Mister Rogers,” however, and most will immediately recognize a personality who has probably influenced more lives than have several presidents combined. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was the longest-running children’s program on public television, Rogers spoke at the Yale University Child Development Center, New Haven, Connecticut, in […]
Read MoreFew teachers are black men & a program to change it
Lenny Macklin made it to 10th grade before having a teacher who looked like him — an African-American male. Gregory Georges graduated from high school without ever being taught by a black man. Only about 2% of teachers nationwide are African-American men. But experts say that needs to change if educators expect to reduce minority […]
Read MorePrincipal seeks to study perceptions about male teachers
I’m a male principal of one of the largest K-3 buildings in Missouri. I have roughly 1000 students, and 80 teachers. I have 2 male teachers on staff, one in 3rd and one PE teacher. Besides them, myself, I have a male custodian and a male food service worker. Because of this and my experiences […]
Read MoreGetting Guys Hooked on Teaching Young Children
This commentary addresses the following questions: Why do so few men teach in the earlier grades? What can be done to entice men to teach younger students? Why we should we bother? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2008, males represent only 2.4 and 18.8 percent of teachers in preschool/kindergarten and elementary/middle school, […]
Read MoreGood male elementary teachers find good job market
Schools everywhere are always looking to hire good qualified teachers. But finding an abundance of male candidates can be a challenge. When schools set out to hire new teachers, they’re not just looking for those who can teach. They also want role models, both in and out of the classroom, which is why the shortage […]
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