Great moments in the history of adult education were created as the influence of people combined with the times and socioeconomic-political events. The impact of people and times was enhanced by the research process in the move toward identifying a body of knowledge for practicing adult education. (Author/SSH)

Places the recommendations in the 1916 reports of the Committee on the Social Studies within the context of progressive reform--particularly, reformation of city governments through efforts of the National Municipal League. Information is presented on federal and state reforms between 1913 and 1920, civic education, political aims of civic…

Political processes that shaped the introduction of Mutual Welfare Leagues in New York prisons at the turn of the century demonstrate politicians' indifference to reforms, conflicts between reformers, and the blurring of distinctions between reformers and politicians when reformers engage in political activities in order to initiate reform. (SK)

This paper examines the politics and values of the secondary school curriculum in Greece and attempts to find out the influences of cultural tradition and centralized control on curriculum development. In particular, it studies the decision-making process and the politics of educational control, employing some theoretical elements from centralist…

An attempt by groups in England during the 1930's to take over and control political education curriculum policy is described. (DE)

Because Chile has experienced three different governments in ten years, it is a good country in which to examine the relationship between political tendencies and the educational system as measured by educational objectives and curricular activity. Even though the aspirations to democratize the educational system, to prepare students for work, and…

The Brazilian system of higher education is discussed, including its evolution, the 1968 reform and its unintended consequences, and the recommendations of the 1985 presidential commission on higher education. Issues of interinstitutional diversity, institutional autonomy, and the influence of special interest groups on policy are addressed.…

This book examines the impact of anticommunism on American campuses, using Rutgers University (New Jersey) from 1950 through 1965 as a case example. Following an introductory chapter which provides background information, chapter 2 discusses the period January 1950 to August 1952, when Cold War politics intensified at Rutgers University and the…

Argues that three past surveys of the Chicago (Illinois) Public Schools were actually carried out in response to various conflicts or controversies, not solely because of the need for educational improvement as the reports stated. Suggests a rationale for the continued popularity of the city school survey technique. (Author/MLF)

Education in law, which was suspended during the 1976 Chinese Cultural Revolution, is now being steadily developed. Since 1978 the concept of law nihilism has been repudiated, juridical debate has expanded, publications and translated articles are appearing, and legal advisory offices have reappeared. (MSE)

Presents an account of political and religious influences affecting the French secondary school, Louis Le Grand, during the eighteenth century. Shows how the development of a major institution of education can be related to historical events and pressures. (DB)

Reviews involvement by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in educational reform in New York and/or in the United States since it was established in l960. Focuses on curriculum concerns, sources of UFT policy, and governance issues. (DB)

Outlines the political changes and pressures that have influenced the ambitious and impressive, but so far unsuccessful, attempt to implement free universal primary education in Nigeria. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the history of distance education and provides historical background on the development of the Open Learning Institute in British Columbia. Topics addressed include the environment of British Columbia; expansion of higher education; political influences; and educational influences, including the role of Simon Fraser University. (Contains…