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Father-to-be wants to teach
[MenTeach: You can read more about Jonathan and his work as a teacher AND appearance on Good Morning America here.] I am currently working as an Employment Consultant for the College for Technical Education in Lexington, Ky. I work with the Early Childhood Education department to recruit and career place students once they receive their CDA. […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – August 2012
MenTeach E-News August 2012 1) 50 per cent more males in teaching 2) Interviews of “international experts” about men in early education 3) Man Up: Be a Teacher 4) TV Show interviewing male teachers 5) Creating future-minded African American men 6) Question: Should I transport a child alone in my car? 7) We need the […]
Read MoreAustralian man: Founder of Males in Early Childhood Network Group
While most men think of joining industries where they can flourish and secure their future, this young man chose for childcare. No wonder, he was the single male member amongst a group of 100 females studying the concept at TAFE and university in Newcastle. During the initial years of his career, this man, Craig d’Arcy, […]
Read MoreOur schools need more male teachers
In recent years, education experts have converged on one big idea: Teachers matter. Studies show that years of good teaching can set a student on a good path, while years of bad teaching can do the opposite. Yet only a fraction of our teachers are the best and the brightest of their generation. According to […]
Read MoreWe need the men!
One of the things I cherish about my husband is his abiding concern for young children. When I was still so-not-ready to have babies, all my attention going to being as big in the world as I could possibly be, he was working on a project in the schools to help young children respond creatively […]
Read MoreQuestion: Should I transport a child alone in my car?
[MenTeach: We receive e-mails from readers about issues that they are facing. Can anyone provide him with advice? We’ve removed any identifying information to protect his privacy.] I am a male para-educator, and I currently work for the X County Public School District, in [a state in the United States], assisting developmentally disabled young post […]
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