This essay focuses on the preparation of high school mathematics teachers. Sections discuss what needs to be changed in the current system, what can be done to effect this change, and exemplary practices. The article suggests the following: (1) make connections to school mathematics; (2) look at different models of classroom organization; (3) put…

This Policy Research Brief summarizes findings from several studies of the Illinois teacher supply pipeline. It describes current teacher shortages, and identifies opportunities to plug leaks in the teacher supply pipeline. (Contains 7 endnotes.)

This paper examines whether teacher salary policies in the Americas can contribute to sustainable development and improve social conditions among at-risk populations. Many countries have invested in specific interventions. Chile worked to boost learning at low-performing schools. Argentina invested in new facilities to provide poor, rural schools…

The ideas in this booklet were collected by the Institute of International Education to promote greater participation by women from developing countries in international scholarship programs. Many of the points would be applicable to other underrepresented groups as well. A number of suggestions are made to increase recruitment of women to…

New science teachers may be retained using a multifaceted approach. This paper presents three approaches to teacher recruitment. First, school districts may use an on-site training program--modeled after a medical doctor's residency--to induct new science teachers. Second, schools may arrange the master schedule to support new teachers by reducing…

The San Bernardino Valley College (California) Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan was developed to specifically increase student enrollment and to improve retention over 2000-2002, and thereafter. Presents the SEM plan in two parts: recruitment and retention. The date, description, action, person responsible, date needed, date completed,…

This report examines factors that influence potential high-school principal candidates' attraction to a high-school principalship. The research focuses on the perspective of potential candidates' evaluation of specific job and organizational attributes. Using job-choice theory as a conceptual framework, the article discusses which attributes have…

The year 2001 marked a milestone for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Scholars Program, the graduation of the 100th graduate. The Doctoral Scholars Program was created in 1993 to address the national shortage of minority faculty. The program model provides support, encouragement, and preparation to help scholars who have been…

This book addresses the dual role played by colleges and universities that must recruit, hire, and train knowledge worker professionals and education information technology (IT) learners to manage the flow of information. Part 1, The Context, contains these chapters: (1) The Supply of IT Workers in the United States (William Aspray and Peter A.…

A comprehensive Manpower Administration for employers (Production Employment of the Disadvantaged: Guidelines for Action) makes use of examples drawn from the varied experiences of JOBS employers in training disadvantaged workers. An unexpected bonus of the program has been the impact of their experiences on regular hiring, training and personnel…

Article discusses steps taken by Augustana College to adjust faculty and finances when the enrollment rate fell and costs rose. (GB)

Faculty members from Florida International University discuss the problems involved with the planning and implementation of its new school of technology. Information is given on the problems involved with program selection and operation, faculty recruitment, and student needs. (DS)

The author discusses the reasons behind one high school's decision to discontinue visitation by college representatives. The consequences of this decision are also discussed.

In a bold, imaginative step, Wilson College conducted a media tour, that included 37 television shows, 35 radio programs and 22 newspaper interviews, to serve as a coordinated public relations campaign to help improve enrollments. (Author/PG)

Author examined students' lack of response to employers' wooing. (Editor/RK)