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Are There Any Male Teachers Out There?
As an individual walks through the halls of an elementary school more often than not they will observe only female teachers. One may ask are there any males in this profession? If so where are they? Gender roles have changed in the United States, yet there are still very few male teachers in the classroom […]
Read MoreEditorial: Will there be more women in the U.S. workforce?
There are so many trends that effect why men and women work in the occupations that they do. During the late 1920s, more men returned to teaching. And after World War II, because of the GI Bill we saw more men going into education than ever before in history. We now have two things going […]
Read MoreMore men turn hand to teaching
The economic downturn is believed to be behind a jump in men training to be teachers – a welcome development for schools trying to even up the gender balance. But while secondary schools are pleased to see more male teachers coming through, they say recruiting and retaining enough suitable staff remains a problem. Massey University’s […]
Read MoreEditorial: It’s important to challenge ALL gender bias
We read numerous articles about gender bias. Our focus at MenTeach.org is primarily about challenging stereotypes and bias that men face in education. And we know this is important work. We also think it’s important to challenge any and all gender stereotypes and bias. If we allow stereotypes about women – our co-workers/teachers – then […]
Read MoreMenTeach – E-News – January 2010
MenTeach E-News January 2010 1) Teacher of Year blends lessons together 2) Reader’s Comments about why so few male teachers 3) Coming soon! 4th Men in Early Childhood Education Summit 2010 in New Zealand 4) Career changers wanting to going into teaching 5) John Suur: A caring man to the rescue! 6) School is hiring […]
Read MoreBringing men into nurseries
Contact with male role models is a vital part of growing up. Outside their own family, the best places for young children to meet such role models are nurseries and schools. But while a new survey has found that 55 per cent of parents, and 66 per cent of single parents, want a male childcare […]
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