Only through the free and open discussion of differing points of view could the truth emerge and human needs and problems be solved. Labor Secretary Frances Perkins always employed those ideals in conducting the public's business for the public's benefit. (Author)

Presents a short biography of the life, work, and teachings of Charlotte Huck. Discusses her time at Ohio State, her contributions to published children's literature, her contributions to reading instruction, and her many honors and awards. Talks about her concern and active involvement in writing for public policy relating to education. (SC)

In the 1960's Max Rafferty, a conservative California teacher, principal, and superintendent of public instruction, expressed many ideas which the New Right has been able to put into effect in the 1980's. The influence of political and religious conservatives is seen in movements for public school prayer; advancing private over public education…

This book uses poetry and essays to share how welfare reform has affected the lives of a group of female adult literacy students from western Massachusetts. After a brief explanation of the book's purpose, the women who presented their views in the book's poems and essays are profiled. Presented next are six poems that several of the women wrote…