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Male teachers in Quebec schools
Statistics from Quebec’s education ministry show there are fewer male teachers than ever in our schools. The numbers obtained by the Journal de Montreal show close to 2000 men have left teaching over the past five years. Overall males represent 21.6 per cent of teachers in schools, five years ago it was 23.3 per cent. […]
Read MoreI’m so glad we hired a male au pair
My husband recently moved abroad with work, returning on average for a week every month. We joke that he’s a tourist in the family, but it’s not always funny. I ploughed through the first few months juggling being a full-time mum to our two sons – school runs, play dates and winter viruses – and […]
Read MoreSocial Justice and Equity Conference for Male Educators in Canada
Interested in learning more about the diversity of ETFO programs, partnerships and supports as a male educator? The Social Justice and Equity Conference for Male Educators will explore the diversity of ETFO programs and outreach while also addressing challenges faced by males in a rapidly changing school system and teacher union. Date: March 27-28, 2015 […]
Read MoreSolution needed for male teacher shortage
The Ministry of Education appears at a loss as to how to resolve the chronic shortage of male teachers, a challenge hampered by both red flags and red tape. Despite a public relations offensive from the ministry, the number of male teachers in both primary and secondary schools has continued to drop during the past […]
Read MoreMore men would be attracted to teaching for better wages
When Saeed Al Ameri was asked three years ago to pick a career, he did not hesitate. He wanted to be a teacher. His Emirati classmates teased him. Long hours, they said, and terrible money. But Mr Ameri’s response was simple: “I want to be a role model for young Emiratis.” He said: “Being in […]
Read MoreHow the recession moved us closer to gender balance
History was made this week, as Noirin O’Sullivan became the first woman ever appointed Garda Commissioner. This means the country’s top two justice jobs are now occupied by women. Is the move towards gender balance in the workplace finally getting under way? According to Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald, much work still needs to be […]
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