During Saskatchewan's populist school reform crusade of 1915-16, a public holiday, "Better Schools Day," was declared for province-wide meetings to gain community input on education. The feelings and issues which surfaced at these meetings are examined as evidence of the nature of the school reform movement. (SJL)

Compares community opposition to mid-nineteenth century public education in southern Ontario, England, and Ireland, three cases in which state educational initiatives sought to undermine or abolish alternative educational forms. (32 references) (SV)