This study investigated elementary and secondary teachers' morale levels and their perceptions of the morale levels of their colleagues. Between April 1998 and April 1999, participating teachers completed the Teacher Outlook and Perceptions Survey, which contained 47 items reflecting their work experiences and what they see in the future for their…

Teacher conduct is a loaded concept. Teachers in New Jersey are cautioned to study their life styles and the existing teacher conduct regulations to avoid conflict and possible loss of jobs. (DS)

This survey of 464 junior college teachers from 60 institutions was designed to determine the relative importance to faculty members of four categories of employee benefits--security, teaching, research, and income supplement. (NF)

Ideas to help teachers cope with problems involving teaching conditions, student behavior, burnout, and other stressors are presented. Examples are given of how teachers coped with problems without "abandoning" the classroom or teaching responsibilities. (CJ)

Urban secondary school teachers feel the greatest difficulties facing them in the instructional setting are caused by administrative inefficiency and classroom management problems, according to the study results reported here. Luckily, the major concerns identified can be directly addressed by administrator action. (PGD)

The public school system is discussed by a former New York City public school teacher. Smaller classes with more intensive remediation and teaching the basics--reading, writing, and math--are seen as essential. The concept of mini- and alternative schools for students who cannot cope with traditional methods is defended. (MLW)

Factors relating to teacher motivation and burnout include: (1) a chance for advancement; (2) a sense of achievement; (3) recognition for a job well done; and (4) responsibility for job performance. (JN)

Argues that public school teachers are unable to do their jobs properly because the classroom has become an unworkable environment. Advocates strong teacher associations that will force boards, administrators, and the community to make the changes necessary to facilitate real teaching. (SJL)

As a teacher of English, the author comments on teaching pressures that were glossed over in the CBS special "Is Anyone Out There Learning?" particularly the strictures of law and money and the lack of time with students. All articles in this journal issue comment on this television program. (SJL)

First impressions of the well-behaved students in a fourth/fifth grade classroom located in Harlem, New York City. (RL)

Four aspects of job satisfaction among urban and suburban high school teachers were examined: work, colleagues, supervision, and pay. Data indicate that subjects dissatisfied with intrinsic job aspects (work, colleagues, supervision) were satisfied with extrinsic factors (pay), and vice-versa. (Authors/CJ)

The relationships between important needs of faculty and the processes and contexts of teaching in institutions of higher learning that might affect need satisfaction are examined. It is suggested that the various dimensions of the teaching role serve to frustrate need satisfaction rather than to facilitate it. (Author/LBH)

A former English teacher who lectures part-time at several colleges (with miserable pay and no benefits, seniority, or security) was determined to free herself from teaching. In recovery, she has plunged into lucrative business writing and editing, has weaned herself from faculty meetings and "excessive" caring, and is now a high-paid corporate…

The contribution of American teachers needs to be recognized and reaffirmed. A federally funded teacher enrichment program that offers fellowships, summer institutes, recruitment opportunities and scholarships for those working with at-risk students is suggested. (DG)