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John Engel: Babysitter training: Where are the boys?
I recently attended a babysitter training class. The day-long course, offered by the American Red Cross – on a Saturday – met in an unassuming building located in an industrial park. Truthfully, my daughter Zoe, soon to be 12, attended the class. I sat in the lobby, at the unoccupied reception desk, working on my […]
Read MoreBowie State program looks to draw more black men to education careers
If you look inside many of America’s classrooms, you’ll notice someone is missing: black male teachers. According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education, only 2 percent of the country’s teaching workforce are black males. The phenomenon has not been lost on educators like Bowie State University professor Dr. Julius Davis. He […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – August 2019
MenTeach E-News August 2019 1) Men in primary schools put up with unfair comments about their health, appearance and career progress, says this teacher. 2) Inequality in day-care centres: Male educators are more likely to work temporary 3) Letter: Invitation to Participate in a Study 4) Men’s Stories: Peter Tabichi – The 2019 Global Teacher […]
Read MoreEncouraging More Men to Teach Elementary Education
Stephen McKinney comes from a long line of educators and advocates in North Carolina. His mother and grandmother were elementary and middle school teachers, and his sister began her first year in the classroom last fall. His father was a prominent figure in the fight for LGBTQ equality in the state and still advocates for […]
Read MoreI’m a Black Teacher Who Works for a Black Principal. It’s Been a Game Changer
I’m a black male elementary teacher, and I’ve just finished my first year working for a black principal. It’s been incredible. I’m fortunate to have worked with school leaders of all races and genders. But perhaps because of his life experiences, my current principal has a certain mix of rare qualities that have created a […]
Read MoreNo Man’s Land: Where Are the Male Daycare Caregivers?
A gender-segregated caregiving profession is not optimal for children. Most U.S. children today grow up in a dual ecology, spending significant time in both home and daycare. Child daycare in the U.S. is a messy hodgepodge of arrangements varying in quality, size, and scope as well as in their philosophies, goals, affiliations, and regulatory status. […]
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