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Podcast about MenTeach
Dawn Braa who teaches at the Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota hosts a blog that broadcasts different professionals each month. In April she has MenTeach talking about the importance of men teaching. After you are done listening to our interview, check out some of the others. You can listen to the podcast here.
Read MoreStill too few male teachers? Many grades see small percentage
Little Harbour art teacher Andrew French will be the first person to tell you he loves his job, but he is among a minority of men who have been going into a profession dominated by women. An article by Valora Washington in the New England Board of Higher Education’s magazine suggests the number of male […]
Read MoreIt’s elementary: Male teachers rare
When third-grade teacher Andrew Bean wanders by female colleagues who have stopped to chat about a co-worker’s pregnancy, he’ll joke, “How ’bout those Seahawks?” “You’ve got to have a sense of humor about it,” said Bean, the only male classroom teacher at Fairmount Park Elementary in West Seattle. In Seattle, about 20 percent of elementary […]
Read MoreSchools need black male teachers
Visit any public school in the United States, and one thing you would be hard-pressed to find is black male teachers. They are about as rare as students without cell phones. It’s troubling that school districts nationwide still face an acute shortage of black male teachers, and Escambia County is no exception. The lack of […]
Read MoreMen interviewed about their work
These are several podcasts conducted by BAM Radio. It’s a mix of men who teach talking about their work as teachers and the stereotypes and challenges they face. You can also hear several other podcasts about things to do. Go to the website to hear all the podcasts.
Read MoreFear of Men In Early Childhood Education
Whether it’s on the quiet or in your face the fear of men in early education is widespread. Yes, it’s difficult to quantify and talk about, but It’s real. From parents, to administrators the fear of men who work with young children has a significant impact in classrooms and beyond. We brought together a parent, […]
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