A school psychologist offers suggestions for combating the tensions of teaching, particularly the "roadrunner syndrome" - the feeling of always being in a hurry. (SJL)

A statewide survey by the New Jersey Education Association indicates that instructional aides are being misused and misassigned in many school districts. Abuses cited include use of noncertificated aides as teachers, violation of pay practices, and ineffective program administration. The Association's recommendations for change are listed.…

A survey of teachers and principals in North Cook County, Illinois, explored tenure issues related to teacher performance, professional image, job security, and teacher welfare. Although a majority of teachers and principals agreed that tenure inhibits dismissal of below-average teachers, 54 percent of teachers favored keeping tenure, and 69…

Argues that pension systems have indentured educators by trapping them in jobs they do not want because of vesting requirements and that teachers' unions support these systems for selfish interests. The author offers a pension reform system ("defined-contribution") as a solution. (GR)

A recent study found that kindergartens in Ohio have become skill-based, academically oriented programs that young children can fail. Children are not the only victims; many teachers, principals, and supervisors are experiencing stress resulting from the increasing emphasis on academics in kindergarten programs. Parental and societal aspirations…

Argues that teachers in America's school systems are not beneficiaries of "enhanced professionalism" but victims of processes which, in the name of reform, take away teachers' professional rights to make decisions about teaching. Describes the activities of groups of teacher-activists who are working to maintain the autonomy of teachers.…

After attaining a collective bargaining contract with New York City in 1960, the United Federation of Teachers worked successfully to improve salaries and working conditions. But in the aftermath of the 1975 fiscal crisis, the more equitable participation of teachers in policymaking has emerged as a clear goal. (KH)

Argues that reform of teaching conditions will only come through teachers' initiatives and crusades. Offers ways English teachers can improve their working conditions, including (1) achieving consensus among their colleagues; (2) presenting a workload study to principals, personnel directors, and superintendents; (3) requesting additional…

Reviews some of the major causes of burnout and presents some specific treatment suggestions that could assist authorities in working toward prevention of burnout in teachers. (FL)

Examines the pros and cons of teacher tenure, discusses the changing climate in education concerning tenure, and raises questions about the results of abolishing or changing tenure laws. (FL)

The Marvick (1954) job factors questionnaire was given to approximately 300 adult education teachers in Georgia during October 1978-March 1979. Teachers are more concerned about skill factors of their jobs than they are about benefits. Reactions to both task- and benefit-oriented job factors provided suggestions to employers for staff and job…

The author states his belief that the role of the principal is to defend the teacher's freedom to teach--philosophically and legally--and that adversarial stances damage good teaching. (KC)

The New Jersey Education Association refutes arguments being made by critics of New Jersey's educational tenure law. (SJL)

There are several ways in which boarding school administrators can help their teachers have better lives, i.e. by offering flexible career planning, making a philosophical commitment to the teachers' continuing education, and offering greater financial security through imaginative financial planning. (AN)

Reconstructs the discussion of a high-school teacher research group. Notes that the intensity of the discussion was not unique to this group of teachers. Notes the common commitment of the teachers to reforming classroom practices and their schools as workplaces. (RS)