This brief article offers suggestions for teachers for coping with the mid-year teaching "blahs." Tips include talking about it; escaping for a day; changing routines; easing self-pressures; and self-praising. (CB)

Three different methods used to combat the psychological and emotional burnout of teachers are outlined. (JMF)

A teacher shares his method of reducing the negative feelings teachers sometimes get and of saving time and energy. At the end of each day, he spends 10 or 15 minutes analyzing and evaluating his lessons of the day. Ten tips are included. (MT)

This interview touched on problems in education of children and parents in different class structures, the disillusionment of people with critics of education, the teacher's morale, and the role of the school in a child's education. (BB)

Teachers frequently work at second jobs outside of school time, usually because of financial need. (JD)

Five teachers describe the endeavors they pursue over summer break: conducting field trips; organizing a teacher support group; running a summer enrichment program; meeting favorite writers; coordinating an Adopt-a-School program. Books to improve teaching are listed, as well as suggestions for revitalization. (JL)

Teacher burnout is described as physical, emotional, and attitudinal exhaustion; and suggestions for coping with the symptoms of burnout are offered. (JMF)

At the heart of good teaching is a love of learners. Literature's "Mr. Chips" illustrates the principle poignantly; his story can serve as an inspiration for teachers who would last a lifetime in the profession and refuse to "burn out." (PP)

Tips to help teachers avoid burnout include not taking so much work home, not taking on too much, accepting what you can and cannot change, leaving on time, not overvolunteering, requesting a change in grade level or school, doing something for yourself, exercising, setting aside time each day for yourself, and getting some rest. (SM)