To live more comfortably with emotionally disturbed students, teachers must learn to manage discomfort with their behavior. (Author)

The author offers several approaches and interventions for dealing with burnout in teachers of the gifted. (SB)

Discusses the shortcomings of one college English department and suggests ways the department can be improved. (AEA)

Discusses job opportunities (for monetary and nonmonetary satisfaction) available to teachers of English. (HTH)

A study conducted in the 1976-77 academic year at an Ohio middle school revealed the negative effects a strike had on perceived climate. An author developed climate questonnaire, The Staff Development School Climate Questionnaire, was administered to 40 teachers before and after a two-week district-wide strike. (Author/NQ)

This discussion of the conditions under which teachers work focuses on threats of violence, out-of-control classes, and lack of support from administrators. (IRT)

One teacher's bittersweet account of the last day of school before summer vacation. (JT)

Teachers are leaving the profession in increasing numbers for a variety of personal and financial reasons. Teachers may have a better attitude toward their jobs, and therefore remain longer, by focusing on the emotional rewards of teaching. (RJG)

Reports the results of a study that showed that a steady increase in teachers' negative perceptions of school climate was correlated with increased teaching experience. (JM)

Fear of physical and psychological harm is causing a significant increase in the number of teachers leaving the profession. The only solution to this problem lies in community awareness of the situation and community involvement with the teachers and the schools. (LH)

Three different methods used to combat the psychological and emotional burnout of teachers are outlined. (JMF)

Argues that schools will largely fail in their efforts to improve the moral and emotional growth of students if they do not attend to the moral and ethical development of teachers, especially urban teachers, who suffer from depression and disillusionment, the two primary causes of which are isolation and stress induced by problem students.…

Describes a teacher's experiences in working with student teachers. Notes that the experiences have been continually rewarding but not always easy. States that the teacher feels renewed, revitalized, and reassured after working with student teachers. (RS)

Identifies images that are used to exemplify the early childhood educator and issues that are relevant to the early childhood profession. Issues concern appropriate qualifications, nomenclature, roles, profit-making services, and partnerships with parents. (RJC)

Argues that a teacher's beliefs about self and profession, which affect morale, motivation, and satisfaction, are based upon unconsciously self-told tales or personal myths. Describes Joseph Campbell's concept of personal myth and shows how teachers might alter it to improve morale and self-esteem. (HB)