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Japan: Should male childcare workers’ roles be limited?
The Yomiuri Shimbun Controversy has arisen over whether male childcare workers at nursery facilities should be in charge of changing the clothes or diapers of girls. The context for this is concern from parents and guardians that such circumstances could lead to the sexual abuse of children. However, there is a shortage of childcare workers, […]
Read MoreMale teacher adds ties to school’s male achievement lessons.
For more than 20 years students put on their best suits for “Male Leadership Day” at Murrell Dobbins CTE High School. Year after year, since Commercial and Advertising arts teacher Troy Stratton has been around, students struggled to tie their ties. Some students did not have a tie at all. “We’re talking about 200 — […]
Read MoreCaring for Black Male Students Requires More Than Good Intentions, According to Education Study
Earlier this year, a video of English teacher Barry White Jr.’s unique handshakes with each of his students went viral. In the video, White, who is black, greeted each of his students at the predominately black elementary school with elaborate high-fives that he said were based around each student’s personality and helped him connect with […]
Read MoreSouthern University to increase underrepresented male teachers
Southern University is among several southern states and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) partnering with the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) to increase the number of underrepresented male teachers. SHEEO was recently awarded a three-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to fund Project Pipeline Repair: Restoring Minority Male Participation and Persistence […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – February 2017
MenTeach E-News February 2017 1) Male recruitment advocates discuss gender gap with students 2) Column: How I learned my own value as a black male teacher 3) Metro State U, Osseo make a deal to help diversify Minnesota’s teacher corps 4) A-plus for effort! This cool teacher has an energetic personalized handshake for every pupil […]
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