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Cole, Stephen; Adamsons, Hannelore – Sociol Educ, 1969
In the spring of 1968, education at Columbia University was disrupted by a massive student sit-in and strike. This paper presents data on how faculity support was influenced by non-professional statuses, which guided the development of faculty opinion as the crisis progressed." (Author/SE)
Descriptors: Activism, Attitude Change, College Faculty, Demonstrations (Civil)

Sutherland, Jack – Social Studies Review, 1976
Argues for revitalization of teachers through inservice training as a way of changing teachers' self-concept to one of high efficacy. The author maintains that teachers can then attempt to improve the legitmacy of the curriculum and their students' perceptions of it. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Activism, Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Hadeed, Marcella D. – 1984
Although subtle compared to the politicization of education in a totalitarian state, American education has been politicized, with liberal ideologies affecting both curricula and teachers. This gradual politicization of the classroom will, if left unchecked, lead to infringements on individual freedom and the right to the pursuit of happiness.…
Descriptors: Activism, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Change, Educational Improvement