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Male teachers in Mississippi elementary schools
When Adrian Dodson took a job at Pass Road Elementary teaching physical education, he wasn’t sure he would like it. He had been teaching and coaching at middle and high schools for two years and wasn’t used to younger students. Now, nine years later, he wouldn’t work anywhere but an elementary school. “This is where […]
Read MoreGaming to re-engage boys in learning
MenTeach: There’s a site that shows interesting talks called TED: Ideas Worth Spreading. Here’s a link to a talk about boys. We include it on MenTeach.org because the lecturer mentions the need for more male teachers. Thanks to MenTeach member Kitt Cox for sending the link! Enjoy! Ali Carr-Chellman: Gaming to re-engage boys in learning
Read MoreMorehouse College wants more Black male teachers in American classrooms
Morehouse College is one of the most prestigious of our nation’s Historically Black Colleges/Universities, but it’s safe to say it’s one of the prestigious of our nations colleges. Morehouse is not only historically Black, but also the only college that educates Black males. It’s interesting to see an update from Morehouse College President Robert Franklin, where […]
Read MoreBlack Male Teachers
William Alexander was all ears at his mother’s home in Riverside during President Barack Obama’s back-to-school message to kids Tuesday. The Oakland elementary school teacher who was in the area attending a conference knows the importance of encouraging children to stay in school. In 2004 he became the first in his family to go to […]
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William Alexander was all ears at his mother’s home in Riverside during President Barack Obama’s back-to-school message to kids Tuesday. The Oakland elementary school teacher who was in the area attending a conference knows the importance of encouraging children to stay in school. In 2004 he became the first in his family to go to […]
Read MoreFrom a Criminology degree to Early Childhood Education
Bennie Cooper earned a BA degree in criminology in 1994, but he became interested in early childhood education (ECE) when his daughter was born five years ago. He found it to be a challenge to find a good child care center for his daughter — not one seemed good enough. Bennie researched acceptable standards in […]
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