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DeCandido, GraceAnne A., Ed. – 2001
This book presents 22 personal narratives in which library directors, program administrators, teachers, tutors, librarians, and adult learners explain firsthand how literacy programs at libraries across the United States have changed people's lives. The following narratives are included: "Gloria's Story: 'She Wanted Me to Be Somebody'";…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Community Education
United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1896
Influential historic documents in American education are presented in Chapter I, including legislation, land grants for common schools and universities and for agricultural and mechanical colleges, Bureau of Education role, early discussion on establishing a national university, and state constitutions' education provisions. Also included are the…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Grants, Public Schools, Colleges