The loneliness of the latchkey child

Article Abstract:

Research by Drs. Lynette and Thomas Long indicates that more than one-third (or about 10 million) elementary school children are latchkey children whose parents are at work when they return from school. Common characteristics of these children seemed to be loneliness, fearfulness and an unhappiness with their situations. Solutions to the problems of latchkey children have included independence training and community-funded after-school programs.

Research, Children, Working mothers, Children of working mothers, Latchkey children, Long, Lynette, Long, Thomas

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Merit pay: the great debate. What's a teacher worth?

Article Abstract:

This in depth discussion of merit pay names several plans being considered, including increments based on teacher performance, individualized productivity plans, career ladders and differential staffing. Some surveys have shown that teachers feel they need more than merit pay to motivate them - recognition and appreciation are important also.

Economic aspects, Compensation and benefits, Education

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Happy, healthy teaching: a teacher's guide to do-it-yourself renewal

Article Abstract:

Teachers can find relief from burnout by breaking away from the routine and trying something new in the classroom. It should be something they feel comfortable with but a definite change. Personal experiences of teachers are related.

Care and treatment, Innovations, Burn out (Psychology), Teacher-student relationships, Teacher-student relations, Classroom management, Classroom techniques

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