WHEN the editor of a technical publication in London, England, and another in La Jolla, Calif., almost simultaneously devote their respective editorial pages to discussions of a shortage of science teachers, it is more than mere coincidence—it is evidence that the situation is a critical one. The editor of Chemistry & Industry and the editor of the Journal of Chemical Education practically duplicate each other's points. Both agree that financial remuneration at present is entirely inadequate. Chemistry & Industry states the case in these words: When the problem of making science teaching attractive financially to men of imagination and ambition has been overcome, the need will still remain for making the best use of those the profession already has. Editor Rakestraw of the Journal of Chemical Education summarizes his views by asking and answering a question. Why should a bright young chemist want to be a secondary-school teacher? ...
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