Low Number of Male Teachers Affects Youth

Submitted by anthony on Wed, 2011-10-12 04:47

Article here. Excerpt:

'Greensboro, NC -- Education experts say that a lower salary and stereotypes are to blame for a shortage of male teachers across the Piedmont Triad.

Bill Budusky is a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Hunter Elementary School in Greensboro.

Budusky is one of only six male teachers out of 75.

The father of two said having male teachers in schools is important because they serve as positive role models for boys.

"Male teachers are absolutely necessary especially in a school like Hunter Elementary. You have some students who may be at risk that may have some needs in their backgrounds in their daily lives where a positive role model is missing," explained Budusky.'

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""If you're a primary winner, the man, that may not be enough income, especially if you want your wife to stay at home with your children and raise your children. It's just not enough money," said Hiatt. "

An example of enforcing the provider gender role on men, while simultaneously putting the responsibility for women staying home with kids on men as well, like women don't choose to stay home.

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Submitted by Kratch on Wed, 2011-10-12 16:59