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New South Wales (Australia). – 1970
This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of an inquiry into establishment of an Education Commission in New South Wales. The panel found that it would not be possible to devise an Education Commission acceptable to all parties supporting such a group; no one suggestion seemed an improvement on the present system.…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Administrative Organization, Educational Administration, Organizational Change
Blackburn, Robert T. – 1972
This report discusses criticism of academic tenure and examines the literature that supports or refutes these criticisms. The author finds current tenure practices result in a collective faculty that will age over time and that the percentage of tenured faculty will increase markedly. But he also concludes that studies of faculty adaptability and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Collective Bargaining, College Faculty, Faculty Evaluation
Redington, Patrick E.; And Others – Momentum, 1978
Considers how lay teachers view justice for themselves in Catholic schools. Suggests that the Catholic Church must strive for just treatment, i.e., teaching environment, teachers' salaries, teacher organizations, of those responsible for teaching the values of Christianity to young students who will make up the Church of the future. (Author/ RK)
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Educational Facilities, Lay Teachers, Teacher Associations
Bell, Bob – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1977
Attacks the concept of teacher freedom put forward by the teacher unions. (Editor)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Secondary Education, Teacher Associations
Sylwester, Robert – Instructor, 1977
As an elementary teacher, what should you know about stress? How can you reduce its harmful effects? Looks at what stress is and considers three widely accepted methods of combating it. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary School Teachers, Health Needs, Life Style
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Fischer, Louis – High School Journal, 1977
Academic freedom is a perennial issue in the public schools of America. As with most significant social issues, disagreements regarding the nature and extent of freedom appropriate in our society is reflected in our schools in various ways. Examines some of those conflicts with comments on John Dewey's convictions on academic freedom. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Anxiety, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law
Hatch, J. Amos; Freeman, Evelyn B. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1988
A recent study found that kindergartens in Ohio have become skill-based, academically oriented programs that young children can fail. Children are not the only victims; many teachers, principals, and supervisors are experiencing stress resulting from the increasing emphasis on academics in kindergarten programs. Parental and societal aspirations…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Alienation, Developmental Stages
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Edelsky, Carole – Language Arts, 1988
Argues that teachers in America's school systems are not beneficiaries of "enhanced professionalism" but victims of processes which, in the name of reform, take away teachers' professional rights to make decisions about teaching. Describes the activities of groups of teacher-activists who are working to maintain the autonomy of teachers.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Change, Professional Autonomy, Professional Development
Feldman, Sandra – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1984
After attaining a collective bargaining contract with New York City in 1960, the United Federation of Teachers worked successfully to improve salaries and working conditions. But in the aftermath of the 1975 fiscal crisis, the more equitable participation of teachers in policymaking has emerged as a clear goal. (KH)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Elementary Secondary Education, Labor Problems, Labor Relations
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Biehl, James W. – English Journal, 1985
Argues that reform of teaching conditions will only come through teachers' initiatives and crusades. Offers ways English teachers can improve their working conditions, including (1) achieving consensus among their colleagues; (2) presenting a workload study to principals, personnel directors, and superintendents; (3) requesting additional…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, English Instruction, Secondary Education, Teacher Role
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Gold, Yvonne – Clearing House, 1985
Reviews some of the major causes of burnout and presents some specific treatment suggestions that could assist authorities in working toward prevention of burnout in teachers. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Stress Management, Teacher Burnout
AAUP Bulletin, 1974
Appraises developments at censured institutions for the year preceding February 15, 1974. Included are: Alabama State University, Texas A&M University, Amarillo College, Broward Community College, Indiana State University, Detroit Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Grambling College, Marshall University and 29 other institutions. (PG)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, College Environment, College Faculty
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Nelsen, William C. – Liberal Education, 1973
Descriptors: Attendance, Employer Employee Relationship, Faculty, Higher Education
Time, 1974
Describes the budget cut at Southern Illinois University, resulting in the firing of 104 faculty and staff members, and a class-action suit against 6 of the dismissed teachers. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Budgets, Contracts, Educational Economics, Educational Finance
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Nixon, Howard L. – Change, 1973
Arbitrary decisionmaking by governing boards effects teacher militancy. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Faculty, Governing Boards, Higher Education
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