Highly effective teachers and school leaders are of utmost importance to improve student achievement and ensure the success of the education system. Unfortunately, students in underserved schools are not provided equitable access to effective teachers and leaders. For this reason, many states and districts have implemented evidence-based talent…

This toolkit is developed as a resource for providers of teaching-related continuing professional development (CPD) in higher education (HE). It focuses on capturing the longer-term value and impact of CPD for teachers and learners, and moving away from immediate satisfaction measures. It is informed by the literature on evaluating higher…

Describes the winner and other nominees for the "Administrator of the Year" award presented nationally by the Journalism Education Association. Explains that W. Charles Dill, Don Senti, Juan Gonzales, Christy Slagle, Linda Quinn, Gary Davis, and Lucinda Lee Katz all set high standards, valued student press rights, and supported students. (PM)

Proposes guidelines for associations to elect honorary Fellows in Learning Assistance and Developmental Education. Includes criteria for education, experience, and specific contributions through publishing, research, and practice in evidence of the recognition of the nominee as an authority in the field. Invites readers to comment. (RS)

Discusses the need to develop professionalization of teaching and educational administration. Emphasizes the need to shift educational research and practice from a rationalistic to a rational approach. (MD)

Discusses the difficulties state agencies face in defining the basic terms central to school counseling professionalization. Considers one term, "appraisal," as it relates to the task of counseling. (HB)

Conditions in the early childhood profession that contribute to the development of a positive image of child caregivers are discussed. The first step in development of such an image of child care work involves the reaffirmation of the value of caring for and teaching young children. The second step involves examination and reconciliation of biases…

Focuses on the progress made in establishing professional status for early childhood educators. Lists 14 characteristics of a profession and asks questions related to each of these which deserve professional consideration. (BB)

Argues that classroom research is one feasible way for community college English faculty to (1) become knowledge makers; (2) overcome the false dichotomy that exists between teaching and scholarship in community colleges; (3) establish a professional identity; and (4) affirm the bond with the community of professional writing teachers. (RS)

Reviews economic, sociopolitical, and ideological factors that characterize the modern professions and argues that the technical communication field, at best, only partially meets the criteria. Argues that prospects for professional status might be improved by developing a critical consciousness of the processes of professionalization and…

The licensing of teachers should be modeled against professions similar to teaching rather than professions like medicine and architecture that are vastly different. Applying similar licensing practices can raise the status of teaching. Ignoring these licensing practices will prevent teachers from functioning as professionals. (MD)

Examines causes and effects of teacher stress. Discusses (1) security--safety from loss of job or income, from bodily harm, and from criticism of one's values; (2) sociability--giving and receiving affection, and compatability; and (3) status--feelings of self-esteem, social worth, and prestige and standing in the profession. (CT)

Six strategies for establishing a healthy working relationship with news reporters: (1) let reporters get to know the school administrators; (2) take time with reporters; (3) set ground rules; (4) open the school buildings; (5) explain reasons if unable to comment; and (6) show appreciation. (MLF)

Describes the plans to provide national certification of scholastic journalism teachers by the Journalism Education Association's (JEA) Certification Commission. Addresses misunderstandings the commission has had to confront. Discusses criteria for JEA certification and the commission's plan to offer Master Teacher of Journalism status. (MS)

Compares and contrasts the certification plans of the Journalism Education Association with the certifying procedures of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the National Science Teachers Association, and the National School Public Relations Association. (MS)