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Direct linkStortz, Paul; Panayotidis, E. Lisa – Education Canada, 2004
This article discusses the myth and reality of the ubiquitous one-room school in Canada. A marker of civilization, it bespoke a desire to spread the merits of education to the rugged laborers and their families in even the most remote areas of rural Canada. This historical vestige, particularly in the early-to-mid 20th century, painted a…
Descriptors: One Teacher Schools, Foreign Countries, Rural Education, Rural Areas
McCutcheon, W. W. – Education Canada, 1984
Cites results from a March 1983 inquiry sent to provincial archives and museums in the 10 provinces and two territories to learn the extent to which Canadian archives and museums have preserved memorabilia and records relating to elementary and secondary schools. Notes creditable efforts but sees room for improvement. (BRR)
Descriptors: Archives, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedChalmers, John W. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1985
The first official trustee of the Northland School Division details the history of the corporation from its founding in 1960. The anecdotal narrative describes achievements and failures, operating procedures, and difficulties of providing education in isolated areas. An editors' response following the paper points out the author's unique…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Cultural Isolation
