Reports on the work roles of women in Australian primary schools. Notes that the decision-making body for schools is controlled by men and operated largely on their terms. States that equal opportunity policies were developed as a result of male dominance and the increasing level of local control. (JDH)

Concerns about the equitable treatment and payment of substitute teachers are expressed based on the author's experiences as a substitute teacher. (JL)

Describes a special incentive program for teachers provided by merchants in Durham, North Carolina. Teachers are given a "Teacher Express Card" that can be used for discounts at local stores. (MD)

Several studies have suggested that screening decisions made by principals are biased by the age of teacher candidates. This study analyzed the effects of age, position desired, quality of information, and quantity of information about the candidate on screening decisions. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

A federal district court judge in Iowa ruled that an education service agency unreasonably denied equal employment opportunity to a handicapped applicant for a teaching position. The agency based its decision on the candidate's inability to meet physical requirements for job functions that the court held nonessential. (PGD)

Telephone interviews with 1977-79 graduates in elementary education from the State University of New York at Cortland revealed that between 32 and 42 percent of the graduates in each year had obtained full-time teaching positions. (Author/WD)

Considers the challenges, opportunities, and advantages of teaching in a lifelong learning program. (JT)

The process of selecting qualified teachers for continuing education programs includes an analysis of the educational environment, a clear job description, a concise idea of the type of person sought, preinterview screening techniques, and basic principles of interviewing and decision making. (SK)

Describes how, despite the economic downturn, some colleges have found ways to hire droves of faculty members. (EV)

This paper examines teacher education in Latvia and ways of developing it in the context of the Common European Educational Area (the Bologna process). It examines current models of teacher education in universities and other higher education institutions, as well as ways of developing these in different types of higher education institutions. It…

Perceptions of childcare teachers in for-profit and non-profit centers were examined. Previous research indicates that childcare teachers earn consistently low wages, have little employee benefits and are dissatisfied with their work environments. This study further explores the employment issues and work environments that childcare teachers…

The purpose of this study was to compare secondary agricultural educators' perceptions of the benefits and problems associated with teaching agricultural education and being involved in other part-time employment activities. The sample consisted of 107 agricultural educators nonrandomly selected from three states. Sixty-nine usable questionnaires…

Based on his experience as an interviewer, the author presents advice to job-seeking teachers on resumes, applications, interviews, and job offers. (SJL)

South Carolina school districts have been testing three different teacher incentive program models: the campus/individual model, the bonus model, and the career ladder model. All have problems and limited effectiveness. The solution will be a program based on rewarding merit rather than providing teacher incentives. (MD)

Arguments against national teacher certification are reviewed and summarized. The author, dean of a teachers college, presents an argument in favor of national certification, citing teacher empowerment and political realities as central justifications. (JL)