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Why do we need more men in early childhood education?
In March this year, a Men in Early Child Care and Teaching summit brought together advocates for increasing the number of men in early childhood sector. Researcher Sarah Farquhar, of Childforum Research www.childforum.com outlined to the conference some of the arguments as to why we need more men in the workforce teaching and caring for […]
Read MoreA new student
One of our members, Ron Blatz, Executive Director of Discovery Children’s Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is the proud grandfather of a new child. The hand is the child’s father and the mother (Ron’s daughter) took the photo. (photo by Kristi Noelle Lepage)
Read MoreTeaching and coaching in Nebraska
I am the fourth grade teacher here in Bassett. I also Head Coach Football and Assist in Basketball. I got into teaching because my younger brother who is 12 years younger than me, taught me how to love and deal with children. From the first time that I interacted with a group of students at […]
Read MoreSome school districts are paying bonuses for new teachers.
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I am teaching down here in the great state of North Carolina! I am teaching 6th grade Language Arts. It is great, I love it. It is a dream come true!!!! I am working in the Windsor County which is a very low […]
Read MoreThe Schott Fellowship in Early Care and Education
Thanks to MenTeach member Kitt Cox for forwarding this scholarship information: What is the Schott Fellowship? We are now accepting applications for a one-year fellowship for early care and education professionals in Massachusetts . The fellowship offers twelve professionals the opportunity to engage in public policy, build their leadership skills and focus on social justice […]
Read MoreGender gap in degrees
ExchangeEveryDay – www.ccie.com A report in Work & Family Life (February 2005; workfam@aol.com) suggests that the gender gap in education is widening: “Among Americans in the 25 to 34 age cohort, 24% more women than men have earned an associate’s degree; 14% more women than men hold bachelor degrees; and 21% more women than men have advanced […]
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