2015
MenTeach E-News – March 2015
MenTeach E-News March 2015 1) Gender Disparity in Public Elementary Education 2) 2015 Job Fair for Teachers in California 3) Burlington, Vermont Schools are Hiring – Actively Seeking Diverse and Culturally Competent Educators 4) Don’s Column: “Men In The Lives of Young Children” at the 2005 World Forum Montreal 5) Social Justice and Equity Conference […]
Read MoreBearded, Beardless and Fearless in Wisconsin
[MenTeach: Dr. Jill has been working to increase and retain men in her education program. We asked her to write about her experiences as a woman facilitator.] It was a moment of great anticipation and excitement as I sat among a group of young male early childhood preservice students gathering to adopt the by-laws to their […]
Read MoreIndiana University – South Bend recruiting minority, male teachers
The lack of minority men teaching in the classroom is a growing problem nationwide. IU South Bend is hoping to change that locally though. The university’s vision is to help minority male students pursue teaching and then place them. The goal is for the future educators to be an example to the students who may […]
Read MoreInclusion of male staff working with inclusive (special needs) care in Canada
I just got this report from one of a group of ECE students (all female) that came for a 2 hour visit. The main theme of their visit was inclusion of children with additional needs, but you never miss a chance to throw in a good conversation about men in ECE (at least I never […]
Read MoreBoise State student encounters child care sexism
As more parents and primary caregivers work outside the home than ever before, demand for early childhood caregivers is on the rise. More women are forging new careers elsewhere, leaving the field scrambling to keep up, and care professionals are looking at men as a solution. “We believe that everyone, male or female, brings values […]
Read MoreUniversity of Wisconsin – Stout Men continue to do more.
Remember how you suggested that I document our progress in the Men’s group? Well, over spring break I ended up writing a little bit about this process. It is from my perspective. We also had Aric Bieganek from MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis come to our meeting last night and he shared his […]
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