Recent trends in state action to recruit, recognize, reward, and renew teachers are described. Generally, testing has been but one part of a comprehensive state policy addressing teacher-related issues. (Author/MT)

Because of the growing influence of teachers' unions in an environment unresponsive to teachers' needs, the teachers of the future could gain importance as problem solvers and professionals. (JW)

Suggests that, although collective negotiations have had little overall effect on teachers' salaries, they have had significant impact on other issues. (JF)

There are no easy answers in the area of the right of free speech. The academic rights of teachers cannot be affirmed without also recognizing the rights of parents and the responsibilities of administrators. The First Amendment represents a national commitment to risk on the side of freedom. (Author/JN)

Article points up the essential nature of academic freedom as allowing teachers to be innovative and enliven and inspire students by exercising professional and intellectual judgement in presenting course material. (Author/GB)

Report written by members of the investigatory committee of the American Association of University Professors regarding the dismissal of a faculty member of Bishop College in violation of her two-year contract, and without according her academic due process. The dismissal also violated the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and…

Describes the growth and development of collective bargaining by university faculty, and examines some of the objections and benefits resulting from it. (RB)

Teacher militancy is discussed as well as suggestions for curing the following professional ills: public awareness, financial support, effective teacher leadership, and teacher cohesiveness. (GR)

Outlines four basic premises behind teacher mobilization and organization, explores current legislation and court decisions affecting bargaining, and reviews recent activities in higher education. (AH)