Letters

Turning trash into treasures – a man who recycles for children

I have given a presentation at the 24th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management ‘Turning waste into learning experiences for children’ is a pictorial tour of creative ideas that have been added to the outdoor environment of early childhood centers. It includes innovative equipment I have designed and made for preschool children, which […]

Research Survey about male teachers

My name is Richard Patterson. I am currently a Graduate Student of The University of North Dakota. To fulfill the requirements of my course work I am conducting a research study to identify perceptions and barriers that male educators working in early childhood education face. You are being invited to participate in a research study […]

Tips for dealing with false accusations

[MenTeach asked a teacher who was falsely accused what advice he would give other male teachers. You can read his story.] My advice for teachers who are in similar situations: Don’t assume your employer will back you, even if they tell you that. Insist on contacting the police and state officials…this is the law. Get an […]

The challenges of false accusations

I spoke with you a little over a year ago regarding a legal matter I was facing in Illinois. To briefly recap, it was a case involving allegations when I was a substitute/interim teacher in which some students alleged I had touched or rubbed their back (Read his previous published letter). Child Protective Services and Specialists […]

Asher and father Stephan Lepage – grandchild of Ron Blatz from Winnipeg, Canada

Being falsely accused by students seeking revenge

I recently read your article on MSN News. I am a late middle aged male middle school teacher (2nd career) with tenure in a large Urban district; 7 years experience; husband of a veteran teacher; I lead my middle school in TVASS test gains for subjects taught; also a Union member. Impeccable employment record and […]