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Gardner, Donna; Rury, John L. – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2014
The 1968 Spainhower Commission planned extensive changes in the organization of public education in Missouri, proposing larger, comprehensive districts throughout the state. Intended to increase efficiency and reduce inequities, its reform proposals spurred widespread opposition from both rural and suburban communities. In the suburbs hostility…
Descriptors: School District Reorganization, Suburban Schools, Resistance to Change, Planning Commissions
Cooper, Sandi E. – 1984
The role that women played in 19th century and early 20th century European peace movements is examined. European peace societies in the first half of the 19th century began as small citizen groups inspired by religious indignation. Organized peace societies finally took root during the 1860's. For the first three-quarters of the 19th century,…
Descriptors: Activism, Citizen Participation, Conflict Resolution, Demonstrations (Civil)