Most educators understand that excessive student mobility contributes to problems in school climate, attendance, and achievement. Research reveals that they believe there is little that can be done about the problem because of its roots in housing instability, poverty, divorce, and other family issues that are beyond the control of the schools.…

Not long ago, public education in Ontario, Canada, was in deep trouble. Student achievement was stagnating, labor disruptions were rampant, and public satisfaction with the schools was low. In 2003, a new provincial government initiated a series of reforms that embodied a positive, outcome-focused agenda for public education. Today, student…

Ten suggestions are given that will help teachers and others cope with their daily frustrations. (RC)

If teachers take pride in teaching, they might be able themselves to effect some changes in society. (RC)

The School Administrator Morale Measure and the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire were employed to investigate the relationship between the morale of 240 Georgia directors of curriculum instruction and perceived leader behavior of Georgia school superintendents. Data indicated "consideration" and size of school system were the…

Ten articles profile seven physical education teachers who, in the face of overwhelming odds, have managed to create and sustain programs which, if not ideal, are monuments to effort, ingenuity, and courage. Common themes are analyzed and recommendations are made. (MT)

Examined the amount of time women (N=199) took to progress from making a decision to divorce to the filing of a petition for divorce. Results indicated a wide time range, with age at marriage, number of years married, and who had been most in favor of divorce making independent and significant contributions to the prediction. (Author/BL)

Three groups of 50 adolescents each (those employed since school, those involved in Youth Opportunities Programs YOP!, and those unemployed since school) were administered the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire, the Rosenberg Depression Scale, and two self-esteem inventories. The unemployed youth had lower self-esteem, more psychosomatic…

Examined the friendship patterns of older women (N=150). Results indicated the older widowed women received more help from their friends than did married older women. In addition, significant differences in the morale of the older women were found according to the equity of helping behaviors with friends. (JAC)

Describes a graduate class that discussed adversities professional educators face and delineates a five-step process in which class members questioned, clarified, and defended their beliefs without fear of reprisals. (RH)

A survey of 33 teachers of emotionally disturbed children revealed that there was a high attrition rate; difficulty with administration was the major reason for leaving and for job dissatisfaction; teachers' major satisfaction involved relationships with students; and teachers remaining on the job had more degrees and greater administrative…

The author advises new interns that their success as teachers will depend critically on their ability to manage time--to handle lessons, administrative tasks, counseling, and social activity all within the framework of a 50- to 60-minute class period. (SJL)

Teachers are beginning to collectively voice their complaints about the stresses they face in school. While talking about the problems of low morale and poor school climate won't solve these problems, the public is being alerted that teachers need help, not further criticism. (SJL)