The Substitute Teacher: An Irony in the School Improvement Process.

Griswold, Philip A.

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ERIC Number: EJ637707

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Substitute Teacher: An Irony in the School Improvement Process.

Griswold, Philip A.

Journal of School Improvement, v2 n2 p33-37 Fall 2001

Addresses the issue of substitute teacher shortages in Ohio schools. Describes three studies conducted to determine the availability of substitute teachers and the impact of shortages. Poses solutions, including hiring more permanent substitutes, rescheduling teacher meetings to work around substitute availability, and increasing substitute compensation. (NB)

Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Workload, Improvement Programs, Income, Salaries, School Schedules, Staff Meetings, Substitute Teachers, Teacher Employment, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Shortage, Wages

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Ohio

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