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The Daddy Day carers
These young men are pioneers in child care, one of the few professions dominated by women. They have broken down the gender barrier, daily proving their proficiency in looking after children as young as two. They say they have one of the best jobs in the world, and parents at the centre are overwhelmingly happy. […]
Read More‘My Child Would Really Thrive With A Male Teacher.’
This is the time of year when my gender comes up a lot at school. I usually don’t think much about it during the rest of the year, but February and early March are when prospective new families tour the school and many of them want a moment to speak with me. Most of these […]
Read MoreMen In Child Care: Crisis or Opportunity?
[MenTeach: We thought this was an interesting perspective about dealing with the global economic crisis. Perhaps using the current situation as an opportunity would be an effective strategy for recruiting unemployed men to consider teaching.] The State Budget Crisis is having a huge impact on programs. Many of you have probably already heard of State […]
Read MoreBarbados needs more male teachers.
Minister of Education and Human Resource Development, Ronald Jones, made this admission yesterday, while saying that more men were applying to teach. He told reporters females were doing their best in the classroom but there were certain things males were better suited to do to help schoolboys – and even girls. “I still think that […]
Read MoreFall Meeting of New England MenTeach
Fall Meeting of New England MenTeach will be held Saturday, October 2 11AM-3PM in Northampton. MA All men (and allies) in early childhood are encouraged and welcomed. It’s time for our annual Fall Meeting of MenTeach-New England (Men in early childhood education). It will be at the Smith College Center or Early Childhood Education, Ft. Hill […]
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