Describes some of the "latest family squabbles" amongst the leaders and members of the national teachers' unions. (Author/WM)

Teachers endorse merit pay, but many are opposed to bonus pay to individuals teaching in subject areas where teacher shortages exist. Bonus plans are also opposed by teacher unions. A national survey found that the differences between teachers' attitudes relate to the number of years teaching, union membership, and tenure status. (MD)

As teacher unions press for more participation in school management, they will find themselves vulnerable to the same kinds of criticism, grievances, and litigation that have been reserved exclusively for school boards and administrators. (Author)

A national survey of teachers shows that nearly two-thirds of United States teachers endorse merit pay concept. The survey centered on three areas: pegging salary increases to classroom effectiveness, who should evaluate salary increases, and how to determine raises. (MD)