Teachers represent the largest group of occupational voice users and have voice-related problems at a rate of over twice that found in the general population. Among teachers, music teachers are roughly four times more likely than classroom teachers to develop voice-related problems. Although it has been established that music teachers use their…

Presents the opinions of two experts (one pro and one con) on the issue of teacher tenure. (JMB)

This article describes when teachers in Detroit, Michigan and Gary, Indiana went on strike in September 2006, which have resulted in the closure or relocation of 35 schools to other campuses since the end of the 2004-05 school year. The 2006-07 school year has brought with it a fresh wave of labor unrest, as teachers in districts large and small…

Many teachers suffer from laryngeal and pharyngeal tensions because they do not know how to properly regulate the pitch and tone of their voice in the classroom. Through proper training, this fault can be corrected. (CK)

This report reviews the philosophical and practical basis of teacher tenure. The discussion includes tenure both at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. General observations are based on the same criticisms of tenure at every educational level. The major areas of study include the present situation, background of tenure,…

This report considers the complex nature of academic tenure and its relation to academic and intellectual freedom, educational policy, appointment patterns, criteria for faculty appointments, employment security, financial commitment, and retirement policy. (HS)

A view of experimentation with a tenure policy that responds to current and predicted realities, and a description of this feasible plan. (Editor/PG)

This extensive bibliography encompasses journal articles, books, dissertations, and monographs concerning various aspects of tenure. (MJM)

The author argues against the abolition of teacher tenure for several reasons: 1) no better protection for the schools or the teachers has been suggested, 2) many administrations do not provide evaluation or leadership for their staff, 3) protection for teachers is needed to assure stability to the school system as a whole, and 4) most state-wide…

Under the pressure of publish-or-perish, what is apt to perish is the whole purpose of literary study, the civilizing influence of literature. (Editor)

Article gives the results of a questionaire designed to determine what teachers regard as the most serious problems they face. (GB)