England is currently facing a crisis in the recruitment and retention of teachers, with one-in-three newly qualified staff leaving the profession within five years of completing their training. This paper investigates several different aspects of the lives of recently qualified teachers in England, including their life satisfaction, mental health,…

As a consequence of the federal "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) law, there is tremendous pressure on school principals, teachers, school superintendents, district staff, state departments of education and governors to maximize the increase in student achievement that is obtained with every dollar of expenditure. Currently, teachers are…

This collective bargaining agreement is between the University of Delaware and the American Association of University Professors, University of Delaware Chapter. Articles cover agreement, purpose, recognition, AAUP membership, AAUP representatives and privileges, bargaining unit membership, union responsibilities, grievance procedure, personnel…

This study illustrates an attempt to quantitatively express justification for altering the workloads and compensation for members of the physical education department of Polk Community College (Florida). While equitable workloads can be det4rmined in most other fields because credit hours coincide with an instructor's time in class, the physical…

This agreement is between the Trustees of Southeastern Massachusetts University and the Southeastern Massachusetts Faculty Federation Local 1895 American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO. Articles of the agreement cover SMU Faculty Federation; recognition and definitions; SMU Faculty Federation-Trustees relations; academic freedom; democracy, and…

The faculty agreement between the Board of Trustees and the Oakland University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors covers the 1972-73 year. Articles of the agreement include definitions, recognition, work of the bargaining unit, academic ranks and titles, association rights, discipline and discharge, professional…

This document presents the agreement between the Central Michigan University (CMU) and Central Michigan University, District of Michigan Association of Higher Education. The agreement covers the purpose and intent, recognition, aid to other collective bargaining agents, deduction of district dues and initiation fees, special conferences, grievance…

The proposed agreement between the Hawaii Federation of College Teachers and the University of Hawaii covers the period 1973-76. Articles of the agreement cover recognition definitions; saving clause; entirety, modification and conflict; consultation; management rights; academic freedom; employment status; grievance procedure; health and safety;…

This report is an initial effort to provide systematic information on teacher contracts in Massachusetts. In 1999, the Pioneer Institute solicited copies of the current contract from all districts in the state. Forty districts were selected to reflect the makeup of the Commonwealth. This study confirms that teacher compensation is determined by…