A fantasy about a high school principal endowed with miraculous powers, showing how he solves various school problems. (SJL)

Discusses issues in science teacher education raised by falling test scores in the 70's including: the insufficiency of four year programs versus the cost of five year programs; admittance requirements; inappropriate evaluation standards; and the lack of knowledge of specific components of the teacher preparation program. (SD)

The author urges teachers to consider the pitfalls as well as the benefits of the current enthusiasm for death education, for the topic can be emotionally explosive for both teachers and students. She discusses the self-awareness, information, and communication skills necessary to present death education successfully. (Author/SJL)

Studies and identifies characteristics and attitudes most desired by employers. Provides a rationale for educators to take an aggressive role in adding employability skills instruction to their school's curriculum. Includes four brief sample employability skills activities. (HB)

Reprints an article originally published in 1920. Presents academic standards by which junior high schools might operate. Discusses standards for the preparation of teachers, teaching load, program of studies, salaries, and building and equipment. (RS)

Describes the certification process for teachers offered by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Notes the growing number of certified teachers in North Carolina. Lists 16 certification areas offered, and outlines the process involved. (SR)

Describes briefly the author's experience seeking national board certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. (SR)

Notes that increased competition for mathematically talented students, the decline in the quality of prospective teachers, and increased requirements all explain why there are fewer mathematics education students today than in the past. Suggests that the problem is worsening. (FL)

Reports a survey of 41 school districts, discussing teacher employment applications and interviews as representative of attitudes and behaviors that school districts desire in potential employees, and their relevance and usefulness to preservice education students. (SR)

Argues for the continuation of college education departments and teacher education courses as the best preparation for graduating qualified teaching professionals and combating the predicted teacher shortage. (NKA)

Discusses a number of educational trends and reflects upon the ways they will affect the student teaching experience in the future. (FL)

Advocates establishment of training programs for substitute teachers in the local school districts, along with active recruiting of substitutes. Emphasizes that substitutes' salaries must improve and that the regular teacher should provide adequate information about school policies and procedures, as well as complete class lesson plans that any…

The first part of this paper deals with the nature of the sixth-year license. Second, a summary is given on state licensing. A third section briefly reviews sixth-year preparation programs offered by universities. And finally, some closing remarks are made about sixth-year licensure and preparation. (Author/SJL)

Given that thousands of Spanish-speaking children attend school in almost every state, it is strongly recommended that every teacher-to-be learn Spanish and be exposed to the culture of those who speak it. (Author/SJL)

Discusses factors, beyond intuition, that produce optimal teaching: written objectives; organization of exhaustive research; selective rearrangement of subject matter; well-timed distribution of course syllabus and other handouts; planning of lesson presentation, conclusion, classroom activities and outside assignments; sensitivity to level, time…