Teachers and the British Columbia (BC) government share a common interest in a quality education system that serves both their students and society. Even with that common interest, they often do not agree on what resources are required to achieve and maintain quality education. In this brief the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF)…

Discusses Louisiana teacher resignation case wherein the trial court ruled and the appeals court affirmed that the resignation was not made under duress and thus the district had not breached the teacher's contract. Discusses other court decisions dealing with issues of voluntary resignation and withdrawal and their implications for principals.…

This information brief explains the State of Minnesota statutory provisions that affect the employment rights of K-12 public school teachers in Minnesota. It describes the required probationary period, the conditions of continuing employment for those teachers who successfully complete the probationary period, and the procedures that must be…

Views concerning teaching and teacher education and the pursuit of excellence in education are expressed in a 1982 public hearing. Attention is directed to the following concerns: the nature of effective teaching, the preparation of an effective teacher, keeping the teacher effective, the responsibility for providing and sustaining excellence in…

As an adjunct to the California State Board of Education's 1983 report, "Raising Expectations: Model Graduation Requirements," this paper presents legislative and administrative recommendations on teacher quality and on the principal's role. The State Board's Master Plan Committee, which also produced "Raising Expectations,"…

Testimony on the bill to amend the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act (1984) is presented. Statements are recorded from: (1) Representative Mary Rose Oakar (Ohio); (2) Keith Geiger, vice president, National Education Association; (3) William L. Smith, Director, Administrative Resource Management Services, U.S.…

This collective bargaining agreement was negotiated in 1988 between the City of Baltimore and the Community College of Baltimore Faculty Federation to establish terms of employment for the college's full-time faculty. The 17 articles in this contract cover: (1) union recognition and definitions; (2) union-board relations, including standards of…

The collective bargaining agreement between Wilberforce University and Wilberforce University Faculty Association covering the period September 1, 1986-August 31, 1989 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, dues checkoff, nondiscrimination, university rights, university governance, academic freedom, academic rank,…

The collective bargaining agreement between Connecticut State University Board of Trustees and the Connecticut State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors covering the period April 10, 1984 to April 10, 1987 is presented. The chapter has 1,980 members, including part-timers. Items covered in the agreement include:…

This collective bargaining agreement establishes provisions between the Gateway Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education District Board and the Gateway Technical Education Association, WEAC (Wisconsin Educational Association Council), and NEA (National Education Association). The agreement is divided into nine articles and a series of…

The collective bargaining agreement between Utica College of Syracuse University and the Utica chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), covering the period September 1, 1987 through June 30, 1990, consists of the following articles: purpose and intent; recognition; management rights; agreement subject to applicable law;…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Delaware State College Board of Trustees and the Delaware State College Chapter (145 members) of the American Association of University Professors covering the period September 1, 1983-August 31, 1986 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition and definitions,…

This collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges is intended to promote the quality and effectiveness of education in the Connecticut Regional Community College System. The agreement consists of 25 articles covering the following areas: recognition…

This contract between Curry College and the Curry College chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period 1987-1990, consists of the following articles: recognition of agent; definitions; academic freedom; no discrimination; exchange of information; agent's rights; agency shop; payroll deduction; health and…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 16 and the Yakima Valley College Federation of Teachers (YVCFT) is presented. This contract, covering the period from January 1, 1990 to June 30, 1992, deals with the following topics: bargaining agent recognition; recognition of rights and…