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Hyser, Raymond M. – 1984
About 1900, James W. Ellsworth created the educational system of Ellsworth, Pennsylvania. His aim was to have the system serve a dual purpose: the societal uplift of foreign miners to make them better citizens and the improvement of the company's productive efficiency. Ellsworth's school offered traditional courses along with training in English…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Vocational Education, Business Responsibility
