Examines mainly practical activities of trade unions to fight child labor. Argues that trade unions can give the most significant contribution to the struggle against child labor by focusing on methods that are typical for, or even exclusive to, the trade union movement, in particular negotiations and collective bargaining. (Author)

An ethnographic study of a principal heading an inclusive elementary school showed that a supportive environment for critique encourages teacher autonomy, risk taking, and consideration of alternative implementation frameworks. Creating a democratic environment coalesces staff. Principal behaviors are undergirded by a spirituality grounded in…

Reviews literature and discusses the results of a study that examined supervisor ethical practices. Results indicate that 51% of the supervisees sampled reported at least one ethical violation by their supervisors. Most frequently violated guidelines involved adequate performance evaluation, confidentiality issues, and ability to work with…

Examines why changes in today's working conditions require lifelong learning. Maintains that combining resources of the educational sector, working environment, and the media is needed for implementing lifelong learning; however, cultural and ethical barriers to lifelong learning create challenges for educational institutions. Poses the question…

Discusses the comments by headteachers in Oxfordshire (England) on various aspects of their professional work-life in order to determine the difficulties and challenges confronting rural headteachers in a contemporary school system. Focuses on the internal and external issues, staff and staffing issues, and the serious difficulties headteachers…

Considers how failure to balance excessive work and life/family demands can lead to negative consequences for both individuals and organizations, including higher stress levels, increased absenteeism, and lower productivity. Discusses results of a survey on stressful life events that offers an explanation of why work/life balance programs are so…

This study sought to develop a correlate model of 3-year scholarly performance of 296 clinical pharmacy faculty. Participants were surveyed concerning refereed research, grants/books research, and nonresearch scholarship. Eight correlates, including two related to the departmental workplace, emerged as significant factors in scholarly performance.…

This issue on grandparenting contains 19 articles grouped as follows: the changing face of grandparents--families, demography, and diversity; the changing face of grandparenting--complex roles and relationships; law, policy, and programs; and grandparents remembered. (JOW)

Reviews change strategies implemented by Harvard College Library (Massachusetts) in response to environmental changes and increased technological developments. The library increased productivity and innovation, and improved the work environment through staff and organizational development. (JMV)

A study estimated and compared consequences of pharmacy clerkship placements (learning opportunities) to estimates of clerkship training costs (site impact productivity). A learning opportunity algorithm rank-ordered student activities for involvement level, completeness of experience, completeness of experiential learning cycle, and performance…

Faculty and staff desire challenges contributing to their continuous growth and development. School systems can better retain talented teachers by establishing performance goals, providing performance coaching, conducting developmental evaluations, building professional growth and development partnerships, creating supportive work environments,…

Explores the origins and significance of the "victim" debate within global feminism. Focuses on the divide produced by the victim debate by examining the evolution of two development planning platforms. Discusses issues facing women in a China under reform and the relevance of the victim debate in the Chinese context. (CMK)

Discusses the concerns of learning center managers in relation to job stress factors. Reports that respondents to a survey identify "inadequate support by supervisor" as the most severe stressor; "Fellow workers not doing their job" ranked second highest. (Contains 22 references.) (NB)

A review of literature on employers' attitudes toward workers with disabilities found that type and severity of disability may affect workforce inclusion, employers appear willing to sacrifice work performance or work quality in exchange for a dependable employee, and employers report several concerns surrounding the work potential of employees…

Some of the problems the Americans with Disabilities Act is causing for individuals with visual impairments are discussed in this article, including the status of the process of accommodations and difficulties with the process of requesting accommodations. The need for rehabilitation professionals to understand the obstacles to requesting…