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98% Parents welcome men into childcare
Almost all parents would be happy for their children to be looked after by male nursery workers, new research shows. There has been a “sea change” in attitudes since a survey six years ago found that only 55 per cent of parents accepted the idea of men working with their children. The latest study, carried […]
Read MoreParents voice overwhelming support for more men in childcare
Parental opinion on male childcarers is warming after a survey by a group of major nursery providers found 98 per cent of parents are in favour of men looking after their children. The Major Providers’ Group, made up of 14 of the largest nursery chains in the UK, has found that the vast majority of […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – July 2011
1) Hiring male teachers in Washington, DC 2) Male teachers Western Pennsylvania elementary classrooms 3) It will soon rain men at kindergartens in China 4) It’s elementary, guys: Male teachers bring diversity to primary grades 5) 5th grade teacher honored by President Obama 6) Aboriginal Men in Early Childhood Education about 25 percent 7) United […]
Read MorePlaymakers in Haiti
[MenTeach: If you watch the video you’ll see many young men involved in play. For many men, play is a great place to get involved in children’s lives and can serve as a great recruiting program for men to become teachers.] From Ron Blatz: My friend Roger sent this link recently, about a great work […]
Read MoreMen In ECE in Canada
As a follow up to the great meeting we had in June with our friends from Ontario I submit this summary of the work they are doing and encourage you to follow the links that lead to great material. A Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma District Campaign A group of early childhood educators, with the support of […]
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