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More than a quarter of England’s primary schools have no male teachers
More than a quarter of England’s primary schools do not have a single male teacher, it has emerged, with 4,587 school staffrooms populated solely by women. The figures are despite a multi-million pound Government campaign to encourage men back into what is now seen as a “feminine” career. Men also tend to shun working with […]
Read MoreScottish project to recruit young men to work in childcare
A project in Scotland, aimed at recruiting young and unemployed men into the childcare sector, has received 50,000 pounds of funding to increase training opportunities. The Coalfield Trust awarded the money to the Men into Childcare project, which aims to help young and unemployed men in former mining areas in East Ayrshire. The Trust was […]
Read MoreSchools need black male teachers
Visit any public school in the United States, and one thing you would be hard-pressed to find is black male teachers. They are about as rare as students without cell phones. It’s troubling that school districts nationwide still face an acute shortage of black male teachers, and Escambia County is no exception. The lack of […]
Read MoreMen interviewed about their work
These are several podcasts conducted by BAM Radio. It’s a mix of men who teach talking about their work as teachers and the stereotypes and challenges they face. You can also hear several other podcasts about things to do. Go to the website to hear all the podcasts.
Read MoreFear of Men In Early Childhood Education
Whether it’s on the quiet or in your face the fear of men in early education is widespread. Yes, it’s difficult to quantify and talk about, but It’s real. From parents, to administrators the fear of men who work with young children has a significant impact in classrooms and beyond. We brought together a parent, […]
Read MoreIrish Men In Childcare
Dublin City Childcare Committee & its neighbouring CCC’s operating in Dublin are seeking to make contact with men working in Early childhood Care & Education in Dublin. The Men in Childcare Network which is based in Waterford seeks to encourage more men to consider childcare as a career. The Network is about getting more men […]
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