25 Nov 07
It's elementary: Male teachers rare
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Add Sticky NoteHe doesn't really mind being a man in a profession dominated by women -- but he's a bit sensitive when anyone refers to his job or his classroom as "cute."
- And sometimes they don't think your classroom is "cute" enough. - on 2007-11-25
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The small number of male teachers, especially at the elementary school level, "is a problem in the same way we don't have enough minority teachers for kids to connect with," said Jeanne Harmon, executive director of the non-profit Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession.
"It's a big problem when kids don't see themselves reflected in the teaching staff."
- They say this, but when it comes time to hire, districts usually pick the 20-something female for K-5 jobs. - on 2007-11-25
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24 Nov 07
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