The Death of Male Teachers
Most people remember at least some of their teachers from primary school. I remember every single one. They had a huge effect on me. They’re probably the reason I became a teacher. My favourite was Mr Romeo. He taught me in Years 5 and 6. These days he would be an anomaly. One of the 18.3% of male primary teachers in Australia. And according to recent research, in 50 years his kind will be extinct. There will be no male primary teachers by 2067. Secondary teachers won’t be far behind.