Describes the author's experience with the Secondary Section of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Recommends that educators should belong to NCTE's Secondary Section--one primary reason is that the "English Journal" is published by NCTE for secondary teachers. Considers how because reading it regularly can change…

Presents a script for a play that focuses on the death of a teacher co-worker of the actors (teachers) in the play. Discusses how the "traditional" grammar teaching methods of the deceased teacher were not always respected by his fellow educators, yet he did have a place in the school and education of the students. (SG)

English teachers who are encouraging the publication of back-to-basics texts must learn to make more enlightened and coherent choices that reflect new insights into language. (DD)

Describes the Multicultural Advancement Program at the author's school. Illustrates how the teachers within the program sing its praises, but it appears that they are always in a defensive position repeatedly compelled to validate themselves. Presents a response to the teachers' fears, and a final remark by he teacher. (SG)

Discusses the meaning of teacher excellence and offers some reasons why excellent teachers are in short supply. Suggests steps to improve teacher quality and performance. (RBW)