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Michigan Man finds satisfaction teaching overseas
Kevin Hodges has a career that, quite literally, could take him around the world before he’s done. “It’s unbelievable,” said Hodges, a 1983 Battle Creek Central High grad who waded through his share of uncertainty and frustration before settling on a job that, at least in the United States, is beset by instability and layoffs. […]
Read MoreMale Teacher blazes a new trail in China
Children in the brand new Haoertong Kindergarten like to boast to their peers at other kindergartens: “Our principal is a handsome uncle.” Zhu Jun, the first male graduate of preschool education studies in Shanghai, is now the city’s first male kindergarten principal with a professional educational background. After seven years of teaching in kindergartens, Zhu, […]
Read MoreToo few men choose careers in teaching
Children benefit from having role models from both genders. That’s why, several years ago, the United States joined the many nations that launched campaigns to convince more men to become public school teachers. The effort was needed. In 2008, according to the National Education Association, the percentage of men in teaching hit a 40-year low […]
Read MoreMen in elementary classrooms in New Hampshire
When Jerry Parr of Londonderry was 3 years old, he knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. But when he was in college, he had a moment of doubt. Remembering his own preschool teacher, he worried, “Will I play the piano and sing well enough to engage my students? Will my drawing […]
Read MoreResources for falsely accused teachers
MenTeach: One of the occupational hazards of working with children is the possibility of being falsely accused. It was one of three reasons why men don’t stay with or start teaching. We like to provide resources about ways to prevent or protect against false allegations but what do you do if it does happen? We’ve […]
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