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Man-Up receives additional funding
The enormity of the data that suggests a need for more effective male teachers of color in our schools is the propeller behind this movement. As the founder of Man Up, this movement reflects my personal life experiences. As an African American elementary teacher, I was often one of a handful of male teachers in […]
Read MoreDarrion Cockrell went from gang member to Missouri’s 2020 teacher of the year
Darrion Cockrell credits his teachers with saving his life when he was a young gang member in St. Louis, Missouri. This year, the 34-year-old elementary school physical education teacher who works in Crestwood, Missouri, was named Missouri’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. “I still can’t believe it,” Cockrell told “Good Morning America” of the honor, […]
Read MorePlan to Revitalize a European Men in Childcare Network
The next World Forum Networking Project has been selected. The project, “Plan to Revitalize a European Men in Childcare Network,” will be led by Lauk Woltring from The Netherlands, together with Timothy Moran from Ireland and Kenny Spence from the United Kingdom. The aim will be to bring together men from European countries that are active in […]
Read MoreJob Opening: Part Time Preschool Teacher
Job Opening – Part Time Preschool Teacher Job duties: This is a part time job 24.75 hours per week , in which you will be working with a co- teacher to care for children ages 2 – 5 years old in a center setting. Our preschool program is currently operating outside only, except for bathrooms, in […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – December 2020
MenTeach E-News December 2020 1) Black man named Texas Teacher of the Year for first time: ‘I’m not the first to deserve it’ 2) Number of male school teachers in Bolton [England] drops 3) Number of male teachers in England drops 4) Do we really need teachers to be male role models? 5) Alabama A&M […]
Read MoreLack of Black male teachers in Baton Rouge, LA can negatively affect Black male students
Anthony Felder walked into his freshman year at LSU with aspirations of becoming a pediatric physical therapist. But during that year, Felder had an epiphany. “I realized the only reason I wanted to be a pediatric physical therapist was because I wanted to teach kids how to use their limbs again,” Felder said. The opportunity […]
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