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Too Much Power--Too Few People
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McGough, Kris – Social Education, 1978
Discusses the propriety of Federal government involvement in curriculum development. Concludes that control of education, including curriculum development, should rest at the local level. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
Public Works: The Legacy of New Deal.
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Rosen, Howard – Social Education, 1996
Characterizes the New Deal public works program as combining the short-term goal of unemployment relief with the long-term goal of regional economic development. Discusses the planning, implementation, and political opposition of the New Deal's many public works programs including the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Works Progress…
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Capitalism, Economic Development, Economic Factors
A North Dakota New Deal.
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Thompson, Rachel Yarnell – Social Education, 1996
Recalls the experiences of two North Dakota men who worked in New Deal jobs programs during the depression. Provides a personal look at the achievements and the administration of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Includes classroom suggestions for teachers. (MJP)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Capitalism, Economic Factors, Economic Impact