The complexity school counselors' many roles can conflict with one another. Conflict also stems from how building principals perceive the roles of school counselor. This dysfunctional role conflict and ambiguity may lead to organizational stresses that negatively impact the ability to serve students well. Therefore, the purpose of this…

The purpose of this quantitative, correlational-predictive study was to investigate whether teacher-reported psychological contract breach (PCB) and psychological contract violation (PCV) mediate the relationship between perceived diversity climate (DC) and turnover intention (TI), and the extent to which this mediated relationship, if it exists,…

A once organized, effective and, creative school teacher goes from "Teacher of the Year" candidate to an employee in need of improvement, without any notice of decline. The discouraged teacher begins to struggle with working relationships, schedules, and communication with students, parents, and colleagues. Why did the teacher never ask…

The review of grievance arbitration awards in public education constitutes the topic of this second chapter in a book on school law. A discussion of landmark cases outside of education underscores the general principles that have motivated courts to undertake review of arbitration awards. Supreme Court decisions in three cases known as the…

To establish a program of staff recognition in their schools, administrators in a Pennsylvania school district suggest 33 activities accompanied by possible areas of responsibility. (MLF)

Ways to add efficiency to negotiations between school district management and employee organizations. (Author/MLF)

Because of the contention caused by the entire process of negotiations, animosity exists between teachers and the administration. A list of unintended consequences is discussed. (Author/MLF)

Examines several management theories dealing with subordinate-supraordinate relationships and concludes that the most favorable relationship occurs in the institution when the transactional decision-making method is used. (Author/IRT)

This outline of court cases considers all aspects of collective bargaining, including such topics as changes in teacher assignments, budget allowances, school calendars, class size, evaluation of teachers, job security, nonrenewal of contracts, sick leave, and workload. (Author/IRT)

Reviews issues raised at conventions of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers. (IRT)

The Highline School District (Washington) developed an employee suggestion program that has helped the district find new ways to save money and be more effective. It seems to be the only program of its kind in schools nationwide. (MD)

Outlines two legal cases involving letters of reprimand written by administrators and put in teachers' files. Shows how in these cases the letters did not constitute defamation or a violation of First or Fourteenth Amendment rights. (MD)

An effective recruiting strategy requires first, detailed profiles of the school, the job, and the ideal candidate; and second, an objective selection process that will produce the best possible match between real candidates and the profile of the ideal candidate. (Author/MLF)