The federal legislative policies, new business items, and resolutions of the National Education Association adopted at the 99th Congress are presented in this article. (DF)

This booklet presents information on Education International, a group that promotes teacher rights, trade union rights (including teacher unions), fair teaching conditions, and equal education for all people. The booklet includes information on the following: the Education International executive board (name, address, telephone, fax, and e-mail);…

Australian teachers' legal liability for damage suffered by students because of incompetent or careless teaching is examined and compared with the American situation. Educational negligence is discussed as an emerging dimension to the movement toward accountability for educational outcomes. Teachers are warned to eliminate practices that may…

The author first reviews the current cases on teacher negligence and attempts to isolate the reasoning behind the courts' refusal to recognize a cause of action for educational malpractice, then develops a hypothetical case to illustrate that ordinary principles of negligence can be applied to an educational malpractice case. (Author/MLF)

During fall 1987, the National Conference of State Legislatures contacted the education and higher education committee chairs in every state legislature to ask them about emerging issues. Financing education remains the paramount concern, and the teaching profession and governance are also guaranteed a place in legislative debate. Other areas…

Recent court involvement in cases dealing with state regulation of private schools is discussed. Results of court litigation of these cases will have some effect on the future status and role of teachers and teaching. (CJ)

Testimony about the role of education and teachers with regard to an extended school day/year is presented in this paper, which argues that the school must deliver and attend to students' wide range of intellectual and social needs. Changing social conditions have created new and increased responsibilities for schools, in which administrators must…

Traces the development of the law in the area of court litigation involving charges of sex discrimination in tenure decisions at colleges and universities. Points out the weaknesses and deficiencies of court responses to discrimination claims by women professors. Suggests guidelines to resolve these disputes and proposes solutions for eradicating…

State educational reform plans during the last year have often included incentive programs for teachers and school administrators. A variety of terms are associated with the various plans--career ladders, differentiated staffing, pay for performance, and master teacher programs. Rewards may be based on outstanding performance in the classroom,…

Describes teacher certification in private schools, noting tension between private schools and state regulations. The article examines experiences with and reactions to state standards by Vermont and Michigan private schools. It discusses alternative teacher certification, alternative student assessment, and teacher professionalism as means of…

This literature review examines alternative routes to teacher certification and presents alternative certification regulations and policies for 19 states. Three categories of nontraditional personnel preparation programs are noted: nontraditional recruitment programs, retraining programs, and alternative certification programs. A definition of…

This document sets forth the minimum criteria and procedures required for tenure and promotion of academic librarians at Bradley University (Illinois). It is closely related to the university's faculty handbook. All members of the library faculty are expected to contribute to the total spectra of teaching-librarianship, research-creativity, and…

The revised (1979) regulations governing the certification of educational personnel in the state of Vermont are presented. Part I contains general information on statutory changes, April 1, 1971; transition from 1965 to 1979 regulations; and how to apply for a certificate. Included also is information on program approval for teacher education and…

The Committee on Labor and Human Resources examined the need for more qualified teachers in America's classrooms. Senators Bingaman and Jeffords made opening statements regarding the importance of the issue, then Margot Schenet, a specialist in social legislation with the Congressional Research Service, discussed the need for program quality in…

Points at which state policies can control entry of individuals into the teaching profession were studied. A 50-state survey identified points of policy intervention and types of policies in effect in each state during 1983-84. Four in-depth case studies provided details about the political environment and rationale behind each policy, the extent…