This article provides a chronological analysis of the historical development of social studies in Ghana with a focus on the impact of international donor agencies. The influence of donor agencies on the introduction and implementation of social studies in the Ghanaian general education curriculum shows that post-colonial countries struggle with…

One in a collection of articles on George Peabody provides a short biography of Peabody, who grew up poor, became wealthy, then gave of his wealth for education. (SM)

One in a collection of articles on George Peabody, a self-made millionaire who donated enormous sums to support education, examines Peabody's efforts after the Civil War to support education, highlighting the development of Peabody College (Tennessee) and Peabody's generous use of his fortune for libraries, churches, and educational institutions.…

One of several articles on George Peabody, who made the largest educational benefaction ever in his time, notes how Peabody set the pattern for modern large-scale philanthropy. The article examines Peabody's history as a businessman, philanthropist, and master teacher worldwide and discusses his influence on museums and libraries. (SM)

One in a collection of articles on George Peabody describes the author's experiences writing and publishing a doctoral dissertation on Peabody's educational philanthropy. The paper lists the sources to which the research trail led and gives an overview of Peabody's importance as a merchant turned international banker and educational…