It is imperative that educational administrators continually examine the issues that confront teachers on a day-to-day basis, keeping in mind how they can best assist their faculty in maintaining the focus on their students and the overall instructional process. The issues presented in the following discussion are provided as a sampling of concerns that are being raised in respect to the efficacy and support of teachers, their ability to teach, and the critical role they play in the educational process. (Contains 1 note.)