Warns about the phenomenon of reactivity: faculty members will change behavior to accommodate evaluative criteria for promotion. Cautions that evaluative criteria must be developed that do not produce unexpected and unwanted side effects. (PD)

Points out the merits of the model that assesses creative activities as analogous to scholarship in evaluating teachers for promotion. (PD)

Considers the model to validate the creative activities of theatre artists as limited, unworkable, and unacceptable. (PD)

The nature and basis of autonomy that English secondary headteachers have in the allocation of salary increases within schools are examined. (Author/DE)

Discusses in particular the Fleischmann Commission recommendations that call for (1) Statewide bargaining on economic issues and (2) involvement of supervisory personnel in classroom instruction. (JF)

Problem Statement: Despite many positive developments, in practice it is still not possible for women to be equal to men in the twenty-first century. One of the fields in which inequality between men and women continues to exist is education. In educational institutions, women are not given the same opportunities as men to be promoted to higher…

This article presents findings from the first independent, third-party appraisal on the impact of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) on student test score gains in mathematics. TAP is a comprehensive school reform model designed to attract highly-effective teachers, improve instructional effectiveness, and elevate student achievement. We use a…

The governor of Tennessee has proposed a Better Schools Program designed to improve the state's school system, attract more and better-paying jobs to the state, and help retain the best teachers. The Master Teacher component of the program, if adopted, will set up four certificated career stages for teachers: (1) apprentice; (2) professional; (3)…

Author criticises the new research as viewed in a book, Promotion and Careers in Teaching. (Editor/RK)

Fourth of six articles from a special feature on differentiated staffing.

The information in this report on hiring and promotion practices was gathered via questionnaires from 63 school districts across Canada. Topics covered include the interviewing, hiring, and promotion of teaching and nonteaching personnel. Appendix A offers a general overview of selection procedures used by one school district; appendix B discusses…

This report analyzes the methods used by selected school districts to protect teachers from arbitrary transfer and provide them the opportunity to be considered for promotion. Following a presentation of sample negotiation agreements, the report observes that, in most cases, promotion determination remains with management completely, and that…

Reflects on some serious educational problems--a lack of time, a lack of promotional possibilities that leads to morale and motivational difficulties, a lack of clear relevant curriculum, and a lack of leadership--faced by teachers. (Author/RK)

The content theories of motivation yielded four criteria by which alternative promotion structures in New South Wales (Australia) high schools could be evaluated. Although the existing promotion system failed to satisfy any of these criteria, the three alternatives present certain weaknesses or obstacles preventing their implementation. Includes…