One of the tragedies of American education is that so many teachers do not understand or are unaware of educational issues and how they impact on their profession. There is a gap between teacher perceptions and reality and this book is a first step in closing that gap. Hot-Button Issues for Teachers is a timely, comprehensive book that addresses more than 100 educational issues that are facing our schools, children, and especially teachers. These issues include: * Teacher Education * Merit Pay * Unions * Classroom Management * Textbook Selection * Professional Relationships * School Safety This book should be of interest to all of those in the teaching profession.