Because of the central role of teachers in quality elementary and secondary education, this booklet briefly outlines the condition of public school teachers and how aspects of it have changed in the 10 years since "A Nation at Risk" was published. In short sections illustrated by tables and figures using data from various national sources the booklet covers demography, supply and demand, education, qualifications, compensation, influence on decision making, and attitudes. Overall the number of teachers had grown faster than student enrollment, though class size has generally not fallen. Almost all teachers are certified to teach in their main assignment field, though one quarter to one third in math and science neither majored nor minored in these subjects. More teachers have masters degrees in 1991 than in 1981 and college course-taking patterns of new teachers are generally comparable to those of other college graduates. Salaries have risen and the work force is more experienced. Teacher attrition is not high though some schools have difficulty finding qualified teachers to fill vacancies. Few districts, provide salary incentives or bonuses to recruit or retrain teachers where a shortage exists. (Contains 17 references.) (JB)