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More films suggested
One of our readers, Ricky Lobo, had some more film suggestions. What do you think? Do you have some favorites? “Coach Carter” starring Samuel L. Jackson “Dangerous Minds” starring Michelle pfeiffer “The Substitute” starring Tom Berenger “Freedom Writers” starring Hillary Swank “An Officer and A Gentleman” starring Richard Gere “Major Payne” starring Damon Wayans
Read MoreReader’s Comments about why so few male teachers
[MenTeach: One of our readers, Mr. Philllip, forwarded this interesting commentary about a newspaper article about men teaching. Thanks Phil.] Male Teacher Levels Hit 40-Year Low; NY Elementary Teachers Only 9% Male Matthew K. Tabor reviews an article by Ernst Lamothe Jr. of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports that the number of male teachers […]
Read MoreParents want to keep a male teacher
[MenTeach: We’ve been asked to remove any identifying information from this article because the teacher – two and a half years later – is having a difficult time securing a job and our article comes up in the search. The hopeful part is that so many parents value and appreciate him. The important part is […]
Read MoreMore films about male teachers
“Goodnight Mister Tom” is a ‘masterpiece theatre’ production originally aired, I believe, on public television (circa 2005). Based on Michelle Margorian’s novel (winner of the 1982 IRA Children’s Book Award), by the same name, this story centers on a somewhat bedraggled, single, and sour-aged man. Living quietly and at war (privately and ironically) with the […]
Read MorePrincipal seeks to study perceptions about male teachers
I’m a male principal of one of the largest K-3 buildings in Missouri. I have roughly 1000 students, and 80 teachers. I have 2 male teachers on staff, one in 3rd and one PE teacher. Besides them, myself, I have a male custodian and a male food service worker. Because of this and my experiences […]
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ABCTE can help you get certified to teach by next school year! ABCTE’s flexible online program allows you to earn certification at your own pace, without taking additional college coursework. To celebrate Back to School, ABCTE is offering a $100 savings on our certification program during the month of September. To Enroll and save $100, […]
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