A rapidly changing society indicates a need for flexibility in preparing teachers to meet new challenges. (JD)

Success in obtaining tenure and promotion in the atmosphere of today's colleges is achieved by reaching a balance between publishing, research, community service, and competent performance in the classroom. (JD)

Declining enrollment and changing attitudes toward higher education pose problems for schools of education and call for reorganization and broader programs offered by these institutions. (JD)

Seven major studies of teacher supply and demand are reviewed, and their data collection, projection techniques, and findings are compared. Reports include: (1) teacher supply and demand in public schools; (2) new teachers in the job market; (3) statistical projections; (4) the changing labor market; and (5) current teacher supply. (JN)

This study examined certifiable teacher education graduates to determine if there were ability and achievement differences between those who did and did not commence teaching careers. The findings suggest that the most academically talented graduates do not enter teaching. Implications for the teaching profession are discussed. (MT)

A research-based model of the factors that influence teacher attrition or retention is presented. Variables in four areas are discussed: (1) teacher characteristics; (2) teacher training and work experience; (3) professional and social integration; and (4) career satisfaction. The model reflects the social learning theory of career development.…

The use of audiovisual material such as slide narrations and audio-videotape recording is of assistance to beginning teachers seeking employment. (LH)

A survey conducted by the Division of Teacher Education, Indiana University, found that 85 percent of beginning teachers prepared for ethnic minority settings were successful in finding jobs. (MM)

This article argues for the abolition of substitute teachers on the grounds that they waste student time and school district money and that the position degrades the individuals who act as substitutes. (JMF)

Survey responses of 243 deans of teacher education programs ranked the following factors as the highest indicators of quality for initial selection of faculty members: preparation in area of specialization; unquestionable integrity; publication in refereed journals; specificity as to teaching assignment and type of institution; supervisor reports;…

Tennessee's master plans for education would create four professional levels of employment for teachers and administrators in that state. The plan is described, arguments for and against it are summarized, and a counterproposal of the Tennessee Education Association is given. (PP)