2008
Blokes can do it as well
Craig d’Arcy, facilitator of the Newcastle Males in Early Childhood Network Group, discusses the barriers that men often face in early childhood and why it’s crucial we work to remove these obstacles. Early childhood carers and educators strive to avoid stereotypes and ensure that all children are presented with healthy and diverse messages about gender […]
Read MoreChildcare: the last gender barrier to break
It’s a woman’s world, to misquote the famous song. While gender barriers are being broken down in almost all walks of life, attitudes about childcare have not been so quick to follow. All too often eyebrows are still raised when men choose to make a career working with and nurturing children, but there are signs […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News
August 2008 1) Join the Northeast USA mailing list or start your own 2) Pose with someone and we’ll post your photo 3) A summer program that successfully recruits young men 4) Men on a Mission: Valuing Youth Work in Our Communities 5) The ongoing cartoon debate – offensive or lack of sense of humor? […]
Read MoreWhere in the world do Men Change Diapers?
If you’re like many of those associated with MenTeach, you’ve probably surprised many different people in many situations with your “Men who change diapers change the world” bumperstickers. Kitt Cox got T. Berry Brazelton, the famous pediatrician to pose with a bumper sticker. And Bryan Nelson gave one to Matt Lauer of the Today […]
Read MoreLoan Forgiveness Programs
Having been in the field for a few decades, I have realized a few things: 1) We need more males. 2) We (males) will always be a small percentage, but hopefully will grow. 3) Salaries will remain low. On the third point, I have heard the point, and it is a valid one, that salaries […]
Read MoreNew grant and loan forgiveness legislation
Final Higher Education Act includes Early Childhood Educator Provisions for loan forgiveness, compensation initiatives, and grants to states for professional development systems The House and Senate have passed the conference bill (H.R. 4137) for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, which now goes to the President for his signature. NAEYC worked closely with members […]
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