Why are there more ‘Miss’ teachers than ‘Mr’ ?

Teachers Inspire Ireland by Teachers Inspire Ireland

Feb 22, 202421:04Education

The Teachers Inspire awardees have come from primary and secondary school level. One question we have frequently pondered is why there are so many more women than men picking teaching as a career, particularly in primary...

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