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Canada: Do boys need more male teachers?
Children may have a hard time finding a male role model to look up to in the classroom. Statistics show women greatly outnumber men as educators, a trend that is seen in classrooms across Greater Victoria. Dave Eberwein, superintendent of the Saanich School District, recognises that students need to be able to relate to their […]
Read MoreMen reflect on stereotypes, joys of teaching
In his first year of college, Ben Flora’s major was radio and television. But during Flora’s summer break, he worked at a summer tutoring school. The senior elementary education major said the idea of helping younger students with their work pushed him outside of his comfort zone. “I had this student who was in second […]
Read MoreEditorial: I Finally Hired A Manny — Why Did It Take Me So Long?
I recently almost posted on social media “ISO a teen girl who wants to watch my four wild and hilarious sons for random date nights.” It makes sense. I myself babysat as a teenager, along with most of my friends, none of them boys. I was also obsessed, like any logical 90’s kid, with The […]
Read MoreProfound Gentlemen continues work to increase the number of Black male teachers
Nationwide, only 1.3% of all teachers are Black men, and that percentage is falling. In addition, nearly half of Black male teachers said they were planning to leave the classroom, according to a 2021 Rand Corporation report. Profound Gentlemen, PG, is a national nonprofit organization based in Charlotte that works to recruit, retain and support […]
Read MoreIndia: Teacher grooves to ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ with students, internet loves it
In a delightful turn of events, Shah Rukh Khan has once again captivated his fans, this time with his latest blockbuster, Dunki, following the success of Pathaan and Jawan. The film, which has garnered glowing reviews, has proven to be a box office sensation, amassing a staggering Rs 350 crore domestically. While stellar performances are […]
Read MoreEditorial: He’s An Elementary School Teacher, And He’s Explaining Why Men Don’t Exactly Want To Go Into This Profession
Have you ever noticed that most of your child’s elementary school teachers are female? What is the reason for that? Well, TikTok elementary school teacher @mr.trayvon is breaking down the reasons why he believes the profession is lacking in male school teachers. “Y’all know why not a lot of men are teaching in elementary schools?” […]
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