Despite the importance of school libraries' and media centers' role in applying new technologies and developing innovative teaching methods, the 1990-91 Schools and Staffing Survey data show a mixed picture of these facilities' staff resources. Libraries are in most U.S. public and private schools, but are understaffed, particularly in smaller…

This analysis examined the percentage of teachers, both full-time and part-time, who left teaching positions, either to teach in other schools or to pursue other occupations. The study used data from the 1990-91 Schools and Staffing Survey, a national survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics. Findings included the…