This article was originally published with the title “ Teacher Expectations for the Disadvantaged ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 218 No. 4 (April 1968), p. 19 doi:10.1038 ...

And the national average pay for all teachers is less than $70,000 a year. That's not much compensation when compared with the responsibilities, expectations and even dangers we ask our children's ...

You can and should help to identify an appropriate substitute teacher. A fellow TA or GPTI is almost always the best choice. The Department cannot typically provide financial compensation for ...