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Teacher’s Day: 45% of teachers in Indian schools are women
In India, teachers form the third largest workforce among white-collared employees. A point to reflect on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday, is that of the country’s 64 lakh school teachers, 29 lakh are women. The percentage of women teachers in schools has been increasing steadily in recent years. From 43.46% in 2008-09, it rose to 44.83% in […]
Read MoreFather-to-be wants to teach
[MenTeach: You can read more about Jonathan and his work as a teacher AND appearance on Good Morning America here.] I am currently working as an Employment Consultant for the College for Technical Education in Lexington, Ky. I work with the Early Childhood Education department to recruit and career place students once they receive their CDA. […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – August 2012
MenTeach E-News August 2012 1) 50 per cent more males in teaching 2) Interviews of “international experts” about men in early education 3) Man Up: Be a Teacher 4) TV Show interviewing male teachers 5) Creating future-minded African American men 6) Question: Should I transport a child alone in my car? 7) We need the […]
Read MoreAustralian man: Founder of Males in Early Childhood Network Group
While most men think of joining industries where they can flourish and secure their future, this young man chose for childcare. No wonder, he was the single male member amongst a group of 100 females studying the concept at TAFE and university in Newcastle. During the initial years of his career, this man, Craig d’Arcy, […]
Read MoreOur schools need more male teachers
In recent years, education experts have converged on one big idea: Teachers matter. Studies show that years of good teaching can set a student on a good path, while years of bad teaching can do the opposite. Yet only a fraction of our teachers are the best and the brightest of their generation. According to […]
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