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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2023 · 7 MIN

Why is there few male primary school teachers?

from Newstalk Breakfast

“In the swirling vortex of gender dynamics, one sector remains a glaring exception to the rule: primary education..we’re stuck in a cycle where classrooms are largely ruled by women.” - That’s a quote from an article in this week’s Irish Independent by Lorraine Courtney. We asked Jennifer Horgan, Teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist does she agrees with this sentiment. 

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