This publication is the first formal summation of results on a nationwide basis of progress under the Library Services Act, a State-local-Federal cooperative program for extension and improvement of public library services to rural areas. The two previous bulletins of this series have been concerned with "plans"; this publication is concerned with…

This study of experiments with a new type of educational institution in Communist China is based upon an analysis of materials from Chinese Communist newspapers and periodicals. Reliance upon a discriminating use of such materials is necessitated by the lack of impartial first hand evaluations of these new institutions by qualified outside…

Salient trends and developments in national education politics and policy are identified. An historical perspective on federal government priorities in education is provided along with implications of recent developments for education politics. (CJ)

Analyzes the relationship of indigenous and western educational systems in lower Zaire during the transformation from the lineage form of production that prevailed in precolonial times to a form of dependent capitalism. Explores the relationships between education, religion, social structure, and social stratification patterns, especially among…

The history and contributions of the Teacher Corps is traced from its inception in 1965 to the present. Teacher Corps projects throughout the country were responsible for developing such educational innovations as team teaching, individualized instruction, and multicultural education, and for providing quality education to the urban poor. (JN)

Definitive analysis of tribal sovereignty from political, economic, legal, historical, and tribal viewpoints. Discusses the nature and implications of the U.S. government-native American "trust" relationship. Details strategies for gaining greater economic return on tribal resource development. Journal availability: see RC 503 522. (SB)

The development of industrial arts education is shown from the standpoints of research, social efficiency, and technical competence. American education was transformed in response to sweeping social changes before and after the turn of the century. The article looks at these educational changes from kindergarten through secondary industrial…

Describes historical development of peasant studies. Contends that the impact of these studies has been uneven to this point. Suggests studies in developed countries have been too academically oriented, while in developing countries they have been relegated to the political realm. Calls for world-wide information exchange networks. (KO)

Identifies the importance of studying those western frontier communities which survived several boom bust cycles. Describes several South Pass Wyoming mining towns and urges that studies such as these be used by teachers to investigate the dynamic forces which shaped their towns and cities. (KO)

Describes the terms and benefits of the 1889 Welsh Intermediate and Technical Act. Regards the Act as a victory for the Welsh middle class and Nonconformists because it produced a secondary school system free from Church of England influence and recognized Welsh national identity. Notes that the Act emphasized equal education for girls. (CH)

Examines educational backgrounds of 253 industrialists, managers, engineers, and scientists either born or employed in South Wales between 1770 and 1914. Finds limited levels of education, especially in science and technical fields. Traces these industrialists' and scientists' efforts to promote education, highlighting work schools that were…

Discusses the history of school psychology, emphasizing the work of L. Witmer (1897, 1907, 1910, 1922) and G. S. Hall (1911, 1923). Providing psychological services in the schools is among the earliest instances of applied psychology. School psychology was one of many child-saving services originating from 1890 to 1920. (SLD)

Introduces part 1 of a special section on teaching about Germany and the European Community. Argues that the end of the Cold War and the movement toward European economic union brought new political realities that will affect the United States. Contends that the data about Germany and Europe presented is timely and more appropriate for classroom…

The rapid growth and development of outdoor education in Ontario during the 1960s-70s can be attributed to the social and political climate of the time; widespread enthusiasm for environmental education; and Ministry of Education support through teacher education courses, legislation, incentive grants, and founding of the Council of Outdoor…

This essay traces the development of American Indian higher education from first contact to the 1970s. English colonials took an early interest in educating Indians for cultural change. Several 17th- and 18th-century colleges, such as Harvard and Dartmouth, recruited American Indians to train as missionaries and teachers to their own peoples, but…