The status of education as a recognized professional field will not be achieved until more value and emphasis are placed on the conduct of educational research. (SK)

The secretary of education explains why he thinks a position of "master teacher" would help raise the esteem in which teachers are held and attract more highly qualified students to the profession. (SK)

The author feels that education has moved away from its primary purpose, i.e., to teach, and become wrapped up in the battle for dollars and status. He urges a return to basics. (CT)

Ten steps to improve teacher training are emphasis on quality, training of master teachers, research on excellence, higher admission criteria, higher certification criteria, subject matter mastery, time for development, licensing standards, better salaries and conditions, and belief in the worth of the profession. (SK)

Bruce Brombacher, 1982's Teacher of the Year from Jones Junior High School in Upper Arlington, Ohio, discusses his reasons for teaching, teaching methods, and his role as a teacher. (JOW)