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MenTeach is a non-profit clearinghouse for anyone seeking information about men teaching. Read moreMen: The ‘Silver Bullet’ to Fix Child Care’s Staffing Problem
By Lauren Coffey – EdSurge Industries like nursing, manufacturing and electrical work have largely seen the benefits of apprenticeships’ rise over the last few years, touting high-wage jobs with an easy entry point of earning as you learn. But there is one seemingly similar working-class career that has been largely overlooked: early childhood care. “We […]
Read MoreMen in Teaching series: Men who teach are always valued AND vulnerable.
Dr. Garry Jones, Werklund sessional instructor, offers a series about, and for, men in teaching. Drawing on extensive research, invited guests and personal experience, he will lead participants through conversations about the complex lives of male teachers, with a focus on elementary and early childhood teachers. This is open to pre-service teachers, university instructors and […]
Read MoreEditorial: Why fathers are being urged to apply for jobs at nurseries and pre-schools
Fathers are being encouraged to apply for jobs at nurseries and pre-schools. According to the Department for Education, three workers out of every 100 in the early years sector are men. There is a drive to make arly years careers “more appealing”, and the government is keen to “reminding dads that if you’ve helped your […]
Read MoreMore male role models in UK nurseries to help children thrive
Children across the country are to benefit from more male role models in nurseries, as the government ramps up efforts to grow and diversify the early years workforce ahead of the September childcare expansion due to save parents up to £7,500 a year. This is the latest phase of the “Do Something Big” campaign, which […]
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