Author, a vice-principal of a racially troubled high school, describes means by which administration, teachers, and students worked to eliminate black-white tensions. (SP)

A model for predicting the impact of retrenchment on public education was tested for validity, using data from an inner-city high school confronted with revenue loss. Results show that budget cuts are more likely to exert a negative impact on disadvantaged students than on students from middle-class homes. (AOS)

Suggests that supervisors can improve the probability of achieving their goals by improving their communication skills. Learning how and when to provide anticipatory feedback, corrective feedback, and positive feedback will promote better performance and higher morale. (JAC)

The author questions basic assumptions for improving teaching and teacher education programs advanced by Donna Kerr (Teachers College Record, Spring 1983). Overemphasis on educational theory and technique separates teaching from subject matter content and from the context of the student teacher relationship. (PP)

Methods to reduce layoffs, encourage natural staff turnover, and quell fear and frustration are unpaid leaves of absence, job sharing, early retirement bonus programs, and aggressive teacher evaluation. Where layoffs have been unavoidable, some school districts have devised placement services. Districts must avoid using layoffs to create turnover.…

Maintains that the counselor can make valuable contributions to school staffs as a stress management consultant. Possible stress management workshop components are described and guidelines are provided for consultation in a school setting. Recent literature, research, and resource materials are described. (Author/PAS)

The author argues that educational reform efforts worldwide have shown little success because they have ignored teachers, whose ability and willingness to change are crucial. Part of a theme issue on the World Bank's 1980 Education Sector Policy Paper and on Third World educational development. (SJL)

This article focuses on some of the humiliating practices forced on secondary teachers--practices which discourage and drive away productive and talented individuals. Included are: presence of nonlearners in the classroom, lack of opportunity for teacher participation in decision making, and lack of esteem given teachers by the public. (KC)

Reviews the causes of the current crisis in education and suggests ways to make opportunities out of the challenges posed to our educational system. (WD)

Describes symptoms of teacher burnout, notes specific problems faced by reading teachers, and suggests ways reading teachers can treat professional burnout and enhance their personal lives. (GT)

Some factors contributing to low morale in college faculty are too much status given to publication and research and too little status for teaching, uncertain job conditions, low collegiality among peers, and limited mobility. (JD)

Reviews research showing that the social climate of the school and the morale of the staff can have a positive effect on pupil attitudes and learning. Suggestions are made for activities to improve morale. (Author/MLF)

Interpersonal relationships of students are subject to modification by college experience. Male returnees are more assertive, and expect and receive more spousal support. The female student may report marital happiness when support is low, as long as she and her spouse agree the support level is appropriate. (Author)

Personnel and organizational management approaches are suggested for dealing with teacher burnout in special education. (CL)