The history of the development of legal education is traced from the 18th century to the present, divided into these periods: before 1779, when the state's first legal professorship was established; 1779-1861; 1865-1895; and after 1895. Political issues and influences and curriculum are examined. (MSE)

Policies in Chinese education, especially higher education, have undergone major shifts since 1949 in response to general swings in Chinese policy, ideological debates, and leaders. The shifts have been between education as a party device to sustain revolutionary values and education as a government instrument to promote modernization. (MSE)

This report provides a historical overview of curriculum development in the public schools of Washington, D.C. Investigation of the pre-emancipation period (1804-1864) shows that curriculum focused on the development of basic skills, moral values, and employment skills. During the period of the dual school system (1864-1954), when public education…