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Mr. Rogers – a spokesperson for men in child care
Back in Dec. 2, 1988, Rogers went to Yale to speak about the role of men in child care to a standing-room-only audience in Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall. Some of Yale’s football players skipped Friday practice to attend the speech, Newell said. After singing one of his signature tunes, “It’s You I Like,” Rogers received a standing […]
Read MoreThe Mistrusted Male Teacher – Male Elementary School Teachers Face Low Ranks and Sometimes Parent Bias
[MenTeach – This article generated hundreds of comments from readers at the ABCnews.com website. After reading the article, there is a link at the end. Go read a few to see whether you agree.] Of all the historical gender disparities in the American classroom, one has quietly stagnated for the last 20 years. Men still […]
Read MoreMissing: male teachers
One woman after another stood up and approached the front of the conference room in the city school district’s central office. Their schools had been recognized by the state’s education commissioner for dramatic improvement in student performance, and Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard was extending Advertisementhis appreciation. The women were often accompanied by their assistant principals and […]
Read MoreA plea for help: Policies against touch
[MenTeach: We receive e-mails asking for help. What advice would you provide this man? Identifying information has been removed to protect the confidentiality of all staff.] Hey fellas, I have a question about a new policy my center is trying to put into place. I teach preschool children from ages 2.9 until kindergarten at X […]
Read MoreHelp wanted! Elementary schools seek male teachers
Adam Greene and Jordan Cook have spent their summers having fun — going to the pool, leading crafts and playing games. They’ve also undertaken more serious responsibilities, such as maintaining order and resolving conflicts. They are counselors at Derry Twp.’s summer day camp, organized by the township’s parks and recreation department. They are teachers in […]
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