Discusses in particular the Fleischmann Commission recommendations that call for (1) Statewide bargaining on economic issues and (2) involvement of supervisory personnel in classroom instruction. (JF)

The governor of Tennessee has proposed a Better Schools Program designed to improve the state's school system, attract more and better-paying jobs to the state, and help retain the best teachers. The Master Teacher component of the program, if adopted, will set up four certificated career stages for teachers: (1) apprentice; (2) professional; (3)…

Author criticises the new research as viewed in a book, Promotion and Careers in Teaching. (Editor/RK)

Fourth of six articles from a special feature on differentiated staffing.

The information in this report on hiring and promotion practices was gathered via questionnaires from 63 school districts across Canada. Topics covered include the interviewing, hiring, and promotion of teaching and nonteaching personnel. Appendix A offers a general overview of selection procedures used by one school district; appendix B discusses…

This report analyzes the methods used by selected school districts to protect teachers from arbitrary transfer and provide them the opportunity to be considered for promotion. Following a presentation of sample negotiation agreements, the report observes that, in most cases, promotion determination remains with management completely, and that…

Reflects on some serious educational problems--a lack of time, a lack of promotional possibilities that leads to morale and motivational difficulties, a lack of clear relevant curriculum, and a lack of leadership--faced by teachers. (Author/RK)

The content theories of motivation yielded four criteria by which alternative promotion structures in New South Wales (Australia) high schools could be evaluated. Although the existing promotion system failed to satisfy any of these criteria, the three alternatives present certain weaknesses or obstacles preventing their implementation. Includes…

If schools are to be renewed, as recommended by the National Commission on Excellence in Education, it will only be with the help of teachers and principals who head the nation's schools. The teaching profession can be strengthened in five ways, including raising standards and improving salaries. (CJH)

The Career Ladder Program, one aspect of Tennessee's Better Schools Program, includes a career ladder for all school personnel, substantial incentive pay for performance and responsibility, competency-based performance evaluation for all school personnel, professional development programs addressing needs identified in evaluation, and new…

For tenure/promotion decisions involving forensic coaches, the author proposes that the effective coach should receive credit for the equivalent of at least one refereed published article. (PD)

Reviews trends in higher education that led to today's stringent requirements for faculty advancement. Identifies national reputation as one alternative to publication and offers several strategies for achieving such a reputation. (PD)

Responses of faculty members and administrators of eight Southern California colleges and universities are reported and appraised. The more important outcome of this research project was a revelation of faculty need for more value on teaching effectiveness as a promotional criterion. (Editor/LBH)

A radical new structure of promoted posts and managerial responsibility has been proposed for Scottish secondary schools. Under the new system, teachers are likely to be more interested in the problems concerned with the administration of large-scale organizations. Attempts are being made to meet the consequent demand for teaching and research in…