Early educators are the best spokespeople about the conditions under which they work and what they need in order to thrive. Policy leaders have much to gain by actively engaging educators in identifying workable solutions to the child care crisis. The Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) believes that educators have the right to…

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can have a positive impact on others, then a career in college unions and student activities may be right for you. The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) created this guide to provide you with a general overview of a career in college unions and student activities. It will…

Presents a model for evaluating principals' wages and comparing them to teacher salaries. The model was used over a four-year period to evaluate more than 400 principals' salaries. This model was developed to help encourage salary equity for principals. Includes three charts. (MD)

Female professional athletes are earning more than ever before and projections suggest opportunities will continue to increase. Salary differentials between male and female tennis and golf professionals are made. Product endorsement income is discussed. Steps coaches, parents, counselors, and colleges should take in guiding females toward…

Provides a seven-step process for creating a salary schedule that links administrator pay to the requirements and responsibilities of specific jobs. (Author/IRT)

Provides information on how hierarchical linear modeling can be used as an alternative to multiple regression analysis for conducting salary-equity studies. Salary data are used to compare and contrast the two approaches. (EV)

Presents data comparing administrative salaries at both four- and two-year institutions compared with other professionals. The National Average Base Salaries shows school administrative salary increases at these institutions are at an average of 4.2% compared to 4.3% of other executives. (GR)

Outlined are key provisions, relevant to education, of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Administrative guidelines to insure compliance are presented, as well as preventive measures that reduce vulnerability to charges of discrimination in hiring, promotion, and compensation. (IAH)

Presents data on the disparity between salaries of school administrators compared with other professionals. The National Average Base Salaries report shows school administrative salary increases continue to be lower at an average of 3.5% compared to 4.3% for other executives. (GR)

As part of the Administrative Team Career Development Series, this booklet outlines several factors to consider in establishing compensation structures for school district administrators. Such structures must balance the needs and interests of the employee, the school system, and the public. Salary, working conditions, and fringe benefits must all…

Following a report on the findings of a survey of North Florida nurses, the authors present several approaches for nursing administrators to consider when searching for more productive strategies to improve retention of hospital nurses. (CT)

Challenges to compensation programs because of their disparate impact on men and women have been broadened. Criteria for a defensible and explainable job evaluation system are offered. (Author/MLF)

This second part of a two-part article describes specific steps that early childhood administrators can take to create an equitable compensation structure. They need to conduct a job analysis of and write a job description for each position, determine comparable worth, set salaries, and determine advancement policies. (MDM)

A number of school systems are using innovative strategies to recruit the teachers they need. (MLF)

Looks at four kinds of job evaluation and examines them in light of the concept of comparable worth that may be adopted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Provides some guidelines for improving evaluation systems. (IRT)