2016
More men in early childhood education in New Zealand
Four years ago: A keynote speaker at the Early Childhood MenZ Summit in Wanganui said it was heartening to see that men are now realising a career in early childhood education is a viable option. Dunedin Early childhood education lecturer Tagiilima Feleti said the number of men showing interest in early childhood education was growing […]
Read MoreSome Australian schools are experiencing an extreme shortage of male teachers
Callum Gardner is used to seeing raised eyebrows on the football field when he tells his teammates his profession. But as a male in a predominantly female-dominated industry, he is no stranger to this surprise. Mr Gardener, who started his first teaching job at Wagga’s Lutheran Primary School this year, spent four years sitting in […]
Read MoreA fundraiser: Stories – Men in Early Childhood
Men in Early Childhood-Colorado is partnering with Cora Communications on a digital storytelling project to share the stories of men working in ECE. The project will involve hearing stories from men with various roles inside the ECE field. Examples of jobs included in the project will be from teaching staff, administrative staff, coaching positions, family […]
Read MoreA Male Teacher’s Story – “My Road Less Traveled”
“The students are so lucky to have you” is something I heard over and over when I was teaching elementary school. While I believe this is true, I also felt lucky to have had the students. I know that I learned every bit as much from my students as they did from me. I compare […]
Read MoreMale teachers face shocking prejudice
Men deserve a break. Normal men. Not the Mitchell Pearces’ of the world, who are a disgrace, but the men who are trying to make a difference in our kids’ lives every day. Men like our own husbands, brothers and sons. Thousands of Perth parents are breathing an almost-guilty sigh of relief this morning as […]
Read MoreAmerica’s Extreme Need for More Black Male Educators
Recently, a friend sent me a YouTube video of a group of students stepping during homecoming. The video didn’t appear any different than the dozens I have received throughout the year. But after looking closely, I recognized a familiar face. One of my former middle school students was helping her sorority sisters lead a stroll. […]
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