2014
Study: Minority teachers benefit all
Despite the cry from people of color for more teachers who look like them, both whites and blacks benefit from a more diverse teaching force, according to a study by Center of American Progress. “…A study of the relationship between the presence of African American teachers in schools and African American students’ access to equal […]
Read MoreMale teachers in Western Pennsylvania elementary classrooms
Sixteen kindergarteners sat cross-legged on a rag rug, singing songs about the days of the week and the months of the year. The classroom at Carnegie Elementary School in the Carlynton School District was furnished with the usual toys preferred by 5-year-olds — trucks, blocks, a kitchen play-set, a miniature makeup table. There was a […]
Read MoreProgram aims to attract black males into teaching
A doctoral candidate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania recently stood in front of high school students from the Homewood Children’s Village and asked how many planned to go to college. All hands shot up, but when he asked how many planned to go into education, the hands dropped down. National statistics echo this scene, which […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – June 2014
MenTeach E-News June 2014 1) Men and women gather in Puerto Rico for the World Forum 2014 2) Nigeria and Lesotho in Africa recruiting more men to teaching 3) Patrick Romero receives First Five Award 4) Harborne school bucks trend of male primary teacher shortage 5) President Carmona: We need male teachers in Trinidad 6) […]
Read MoreNigeria and Lesotho in Africa recruiting more men to teaching
During the 2014 World Forum in Puerto Rico we met some wonderful people who are working to increase the percentage of men teaching and working for gender equity. Two programs, one in Nigeria and the other Lesotho have been having great success at enrolling men into university programs. And both countries are very different in […]
Read MoreWorld Forum 2014 a great success in Puerto Rico
The World Forum 2014 in Puerto Rico was an incredible success! There were over 830 delegates representing more than 81 countries. It’s such a unique opportunity to meet so many interesting people, doing amazing things caring for young children. Many of us attended and made some great connections with new people and reacquainting with previous […]
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