Understanding what makes an effective teacher, as well as how teachers sort by their effectiveness across schools, is central to understanding and addressing student achievement gaps. Prior studies have found substantial sorting of teachers across schools, with the schools with the highest proportions of poor, non-white, and low-scoring students…

Court decisions on the exclusion of noncitizens from teaching certification and appointment to the state police force in New York State and from the practice of law in Connecticut are reviewed. The issue of blanket discrimination and the concept of "governmental function" are considered. (GC)

This bulletin provides, in four parts, information about the qualifications, selection and training of personnel in various service industries. Service Instruction of Department Stores describes the sales force of most department stores, composed chiefly of women, and the lack of team spirit; outlines the physical education program to monitor…