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Roberts, Scott L.; Clabough, Jeremiah – Social Studies, 2021
U.S. politics has been primarily focused on the exploration of presidential power. People have engaged in traditional Master Narratives with the examination of U.S. Presidents where their actions are elevated and the catalysts for seismic societal changes. What is not examined in as much detail is legislative power wielded by members of the House…
Descriptors: Racial Segregation, Legislators, Social Studies, United States History
Morse, Andrew Q. – Journal of Research in Education, 2014
Public institutions in the United States face a policy challenge to adapt to accountability expectations among a variety of stakeholders (Bogue & Hall, 2012; Thelin, 2004; Richardson & Martinez, 2009). Among the major stakeholders are state legislators who hold fiscal and policy influence over public institutions, but these leaders have…
Descriptors: State Legislation, Accountability, Higher Education, Educational Policy
Coleman, Mick; Hagues, Rachel; Wallinga, Charlotte – Childhood Education, 2012
Now, perhaps more than ever, communicating with legislators is essential to safeguarding the education profession and promoting the well-being of the children and families with whom teachers work. Yet, this task is not always an easy one, primarily because legislators and teachers work in different environments and speak different professional…
Descriptors: Legislators, Teaching (Occupation), Empowerment, State Legislation
Jansa, Tim; Brezicha, Kristina – Dimension, 2017
On May 3, 2016, House Bill (HB) 879--the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy--was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal and went into effect on July 1, 2016. Outside of the language education sphere, many educators and policymakers may not fully understand the benefits of studying other languages. Yet, this policy hinges on the utility of simultaneously…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Literacy, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
US Senate, 2015
This hearing serves as a first in a set of hearings focusing on early learning. In his opening statement, Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, strongly encouraged members of this committee on both sides of the aisle to hold roundtables and have discussions on early learning in their local…
Descriptors: Hearings, Laws, Legislation, Federal Government
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2009
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) follows education budgets and legislation during regular and special legislative sessions. The Legislative Reports follow education and budget issues from governors' proposals through final legislative actions in each of the 16 SREB states. The reports include bill numbers and legislative Web site…
Descriptors: Legislators, Educational Finance, Budgets, Elementary Secondary Education
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2010
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) follows education budgets and legislation during regular and special legislative sessions. Current actions are found in Legislative Reports that are released on a timely basis during the months that SREB state legislatures are in session, usually from January through July. These reports follow education…
Descriptors: Legislators, Educational Finance, Budgets, Educational Legislation
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2007
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) follows education budgets and legislation during regular and special legislative sessions. The Legislative Reports follow education and budget issues from governors' proposals through final legislative actions in each of the 16 SREB states. The reports include bill numbers and legislative Web site…
Descriptors: Legislators, Governing Boards, State Officials, State Legislation
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2007
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) follows education budgets and legislation during regular and special legislative sessions. The Legislative Reports follow education and budget issues from governors' proposals through final legislative actions in each of the 16 SREB states. The reports include bill numbers and legislative Web site…
Descriptors: Legislators, Educational Finance, Educational Legislation, Budgets
Robinson, Marilyn P. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1992
Reviews how economics came to be a required course in Georgia high schools. Explains that the change was made at a time when businesspeople predominated in the state legislature. Indicates that the business community was divided over the issue, whereas most teachers resisted. Concludes that business interest pressures led to the requirement's…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Economics Education, Educational Policy, Government School Relationship
Army Center of Military History, Washington, DC. – 1987
Exhibiting the characteristic of self-reliance vital for survival on the American frontier, William Few, a self-educated man and lawyer, had natural abilities that included leadership and organization, and these abilities led him into a long political career. This booklet on Few is one in a series on Revolutionary War soldiers who later signed the…
Descriptors: Biographies, Colonial History (United States), Legislators, Military Service
Army Center of Military History, Washington, DC. – 1987
Although his father was an illiterate blacksmith, Abraham Baldwin demonstrated how academic achievement opened opportunities in colonial society, and he later became a fervent missionary of public education. This booklet on Baldwin is one in a series on Revolutionary War soldiers who signed the U.S. Constitution. The booklet reviews his education,…
Descriptors: Biographies, Colonial History (United States), Legislators, Military Service

Jankel, Charlotte A.; And Others – Health Values: The Journal of Health Behavior, Education & Promotion, 1994
Reports a study that examined the attitudes of Georgia citizens and legislators toward funding for specific health care services and national health insurance. Legislators were less in favor of national health insurance than were citizens. Both groups set a high priority on providing a wide range of health care services to everyone. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Financial Support, Health Care Costs, Health Insurance

Grant, Philip A., Jr. – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1997
Analyzes the election and congressional career of Georgian, Andrew Young. Briefly discusses the demographic, political, and civil rights issues that combined to secure Young his first congressional seat. Includes a series of suggested teaching activities and discussion questions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Biographies, Black Achievement, Black History, Black Leadership
Jackson, Edwin L. – 1976
This document contains a handbook and a booklet of classroom activities to use with the handbook. The handbook is a compilation of the law, procedures, and practices which govern the legislative process in Georgia. It addresses the practical problems faced by members of the Georgia legislature. Chapter one discusses the General Assembly, its…
Descriptors: Bureaucracy, Citizen Participation, Civics, County Officials
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