The author offers several approaches and interventions for dealing with burnout in teachers of the gifted. (SB)

Discusses the shortcomings of one college English department and suggests ways the department can be improved. (AEA)

Discusses job opportunities (for monetary and nonmonetary satisfaction) available to teachers of English. (HTH)

A study conducted in the 1976-77 academic year at an Ohio middle school revealed the negative effects a strike had on perceived climate. An author developed climate questonnaire, The Staff Development School Climate Questionnaire, was administered to 40 teachers before and after a two-week district-wide strike. (Author/NQ)

Considers the findings of Lewin, Lippitt, and White on the effects of leadership styles. (Author/WD)

Objective social integration only has an indirect impact on morale, with subjective sense of integration being the intervening variable. This relationship remains significant even when other factors such as socioeconomic status, financial satisfaction, and health status were controlled. (Author)

This discussion of the conditions under which teachers work focuses on threats of violence, out-of-control classes, and lack of support from administrators. (IRT)

One teacher's bittersweet account of the last day of school before summer vacation. (JT)

Teachers are leaving the profession in increasing numbers for a variety of personal and financial reasons. Teachers may have a better attitude toward their jobs, and therefore remain longer, by focusing on the emotional rewards of teaching. (RJG)

Reports the results of a study that showed that a steady increase in teachers' negative perceptions of school climate was correlated with increased teaching experience. (JM)

Fear of physical and psychological harm is causing a significant increase in the number of teachers leaving the profession. The only solution to this problem lies in community awareness of the situation and community involvement with the teachers and the schools. (LH)

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

The myth of Pop Warner's sterling character hides the distasteful story behind the closure of Warner's Carlisle School for Indians on the grounds of moral corruption and misuse of athletic funds. (LH)

Educators bear the responsibility to continually nurture the natural and biological optimism inherent in their students. (LH)

Argues that schools will largely fail in their efforts to improve the moral and emotional growth of students if they do not attend to the moral and ethical development of teachers, especially urban teachers, who suffer from depression and disillusionment, the two primary causes of which are isolation and stress induced by problem students.…