This book contains the text with annotations of the most recent (1961) Code of Professional Ethics from the National Education Association (NEA). Enumerated in the code are four principles of commitment--commitment to the students, the public, the profession, and Professional Employment Practices. Also included in this book are 53 Opinions of the NEA from 1952 to 1967. Topics included in these opinions are blanket applications for employment, acceptance of position during school controversy, the selling of encyclopedias, disparaging remarks about students, discussion of controversial issues in the classroom, the coercion of subordinates to join a professional association, acceptance of gifts, reasons for dismissal, and prohibited speech. (JA)