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1984
Texas Governor Mark White established a 28-member Governor's Task Force on Immigration on March 24, 1983 to: (1) examine the impact on Texas and its citizens of the legislative issues in the proposed federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1983; (2) hold public hearings to gain input from citizens, business, industry, labor, ranching and…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Hearings, Immigrants
Peer reviewedSchmid, Gerhard – Social Education, 1993
Examines the increase in immigration and foreign nationals in European countries since the 1950s. Points out that liberal immigration laws made Germany the most popular haven for refugees and others. Contends that Germans will have to adjust to a multicultural Germany within a multicultural Europe. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Culture Conflict, Ethnic Discrimination
Download full textBjerstedt, Ake – 1994
This report suggests that immigrants and immigrant students have been considered and discussed as problems during political discourse and in educational circles rather than devoting energy to regarding immigrant students as a resource in international and peace issues and in ethnic relations. Part 1 provides a background discussion on what can be…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Exchange, Educational Resources
Dugan, Michael; And Others – 1990
This document presents a series of essays on the relations between Australia and its neighboring Asian countries. Several of the essays focus on the history of particular groups of Asians who have lived or still live in Australia. Reasons for, and effects of, migration to Australia are analyzed. Five essays are included: (1) "Australia and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSchamel, Wynell Burroughs; Blondo, Richard A. – Social Education, 1992
Presents a history lesson based on the deed of presentation for the Statue of Liberty. Discusses the conception and history of the statue and its presentation to the United States as a gift from the people of France. Includes a copy of the document, topics for class discussion, and research, writing, and design activities. (DK)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Class Activities, Democracy, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Tomasi, Lydio E., Ed. – Migration World Magazine, 1995
Presents data on international migration and its effects in and between various countries in North America, Europe, and Africa. Discussions include refugee, immigrant, and migrant worker flows; the legal, political, and social problems surrounding immigrants; alien terrorism and law enforcement problems; and migrant effects on education, social…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Immigrants, International Relations
Council of Europe, Strasbourg (France). Documentation Center for Education in Europe. – 1974
In Resolution No. 4 of their 7th Conference (Brussels, June 1971) the Ministers of Education of 21 nations signatory to the European Cultural Convention instructed the Committee of Senior Officials to study, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Council of Europe, the practical arrangements for holding an ad hoc conference on problems…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Conference Reports, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Workers
World Bank, Washington, DC. – 1995
This executive summary examines the rapid changes occurring in economic markets and employment around the world. The report concludes that problems of low incomes, poor working conditions, and insecurity affecting many of the world's workers can be tackled effectively in ways that reduce poverty and regional inequality. Sound domestic policy and a…
Descriptors: Demography, Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
Werner, Heinz – 2001
In the 1960s, German industry experienced a greater need for labor. Recruitment agreements for "guestworkers" were concluded with a number of Mediterranean countries, with the opinion at the time being that temporary immigration would be in the interests of all involved: German firms would get cheap labor, the "guestworkers"…
Descriptors: Adults, Developed Nations, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns
Evans, Henry R. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1929
The General Education Board has, since its foundation in 1902, to June 30, 1928, appropriated $176,689,425.54 for the promotion of education in the United States. Of this sum $112,163,437.95 was paid to colleges and other institutions for Whites; $12,991,854.75 to institutions for Negroes; and $1,317.023.91 to miscellaneous objects. This report…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Postsecondary Education, National Surveys
