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Veglahn, Nancy, J. – 1991
This book contains the life stories of 11 American female scientists who had outstanding achievements in their branch of science. The lives of the 11 women included in this book cover a combined time period of more than 120 years. This book argues against the belief that mathematics and science are not for girls and gives examples of very…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Science Education, Science History, Women Scientists
Peer reviewedAngle, Nancy S. – Teacher Education Quarterly, 1984
A historical view of changes in participation of women in mathematics education shows that more females are enrolled in mathematics and science courses now than 10 years ago. Cultural attitudes appear to be changing but still have influence. A current problem lies in computer education, which is now dominated by men. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Cultural Influences, Equal Education, Females
Download full textUS Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1946
During the early part of the present century it became clear that in our efforts to emphasize general education we were neglecting vocational education. The agitation to correct that defect resulted in the passage of the Smith-Hughes law in 1917 and the development of an effective system of vocational education "of less than college…
Descriptors: Vocational High Schools, Vocational Education, Higher Education, Postsecondary Education
Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1978
The report presents data and discussion on U.S. education across sectors, as well as the work of the Office of Education. Among topics covered are the commissioner's assessment of the condition of education in the nation; education-equalization programs, including desegregation assistance, civil rights advisory services, education of disadvantaged…
Descriptors: Equal Education, School Desegregation, Civil Rights, Disadvantaged Youth
Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1976
The report presents data and discussion on U.S. education across sectors, as well as the work of the Office of Education. Among topics covered are education-equalization programs, including desegregation assistance, civil rights advisory services, education of disadvantaged children, grants to local education agencies, migrant children, neglected…
Descriptors: Equal Education, School Desegregation, Civil Rights, Disadvantaged Youth
Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1980
The report presents data and discussion on U.S. education across sectors, as well as the work of the Office of Education. Among topics covered are education-equalization programs, including desegregation assistance, civil rights advisory services, education of disadvantaged children, grants to local education agencies, migrant children, neglected…
Descriptors: Equal Education, School Desegregation, Civil Rights, Access to Education
