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China to Offer Free Teacher Training to Men
As the millions of students are busy choosing their future universities after the National College Entrance Examination, the news of free teacher’s training places for male students in southeast China’s Fujian Province has attracted much attention. According to the official document issued by Fujian Provincial Education Department along with other three local departments, five teacher’s […]
Read MoreJob fair in appeal to male childcare workers
Prospective childcare workers are being urged to take their first steps in getting their foot on the career ladder. Early-years organisations are inviting people to a job fair in Southampton – and are particularly searching for men to join their ranks. Paint Ports Nursery is hosting the event in Spring Crescent, Portswood, on Wednesday, June […]
Read MoreDon’s Column “Just Say NO, to No Touch.”
Male early childhood (EC) educators face stereotypes that portray us as potential child abusers on a daily basis. Clearly, children must be protected from child abusers, yet a principle reason many men give for not entering or staying in the field of early childhood education (ECE) is fear of being accused of harming young children […]
Read MoreMeet the Father of Paternity Leave – A Male Teacher
Before Richard Branson, there was Gary Ackerman This week, the man most celebrated for his impact on paternity leave policies is Richard Branson: the Virgin founder made news by announcing that some employees at Virgin Management would be eligible for a full year of paid new-dad time off. Almost exactly 45 years ago, a very […]
Read MoreGuest Blog: Reflections from a Male Educator of Color
As I boarded the train back home, I reflected on thoughts I previously had and spoken about with my colleagues. Having been a part of such a special convening of male educators of color caused me to think about the circumstances that led me to my career in education that began in 1993. Becoming an […]
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