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…

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)

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)

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)

Arbitrary decisionmaking by governing boards effects teacher militancy. (Author/PB)

Reviews the case of Dr. David E. Green who was denied reappointment because of his actions following the assasination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (HS)

The stages are survival, consolidation, renewal, and maturity, and suggestions are given for inservice training and assistance at each level. (SP)

Examines the pros and cons of teacher tenure, discusses the changing climate in education concerning tenure, and raises questions about the results of abolishing or changing tenure laws. (FL)

The Marvick (1954) job factors questionnaire was given to approximately 300 adult education teachers in Georgia during October 1978-March 1979. Teachers are more concerned about skill factors of their jobs than they are about benefits. Reactions to both task- and benefit-oriented job factors provided suggestions to employers for staff and job…