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Rasmussen, Wayne D. – Rural Development Perspectives, 1985
Discusses history of United States government programs to ameliorate rural living and economic conditions. Contrasts early successful efforts to improve physical characteristics--road, electricity--with recent lack of success in dealing with intractable problems--unemployment, persistent poverty. Chart of rural development actions outlines rural…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Farmers, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Arnold, John David – 1983
From its inception in 1967 to the end of fiscal 1981, Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc. (PPEP), grew from a 1-bus school on wheels to Arizona's largest multifunded non-profit service agency. The self-help organization serving Arizona's rural and migrant poor grew through three phases. During the 1967-1969 contact phase, PPEP staff…
Descriptors: Adult Education, American Indian Education, Community Education, Delivery Systems
Download full textMcNeely, Simon A.; Schneider, Elsa – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1950
The elementary school years are crucial in the life of a boy or girl. In this formative period, children's experiences profoundly affect their physical, social, mental, and emotional growth. Today's schools are challenged to provide meaningful experiences that will help these children realize their full potential. Physical education is one of the…
Descriptors: Educational History, Elementary School Students, Physical Education, Physical Activities
Kennedy, Carolyn L.; Nye, Donna L. – Camping Magazine, 1987
Highlights events in the Girl Scout movement's 75-year history, noting parallels between Girl Scout camping and the growth and success of organized camping in the United States. Includes discussion of camping standards development, Lou Henry Hoover's support, adaptations during World War II, special programs and projects, and new facilities. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Camping, Facilities, Females, Leadership
National Inst. of Education (ED), Washington, DC. – 1978
Background information on the relationship between educational laboratories, research and development (R&D) centers, and the National Institute of Education (NIE) is presented. Attention is directed to: (1) the authorizing legislation for and the subsequent creation of the laboratories and centers; (2) a chronology of selected major events…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Coordination, Educational Development, Educational History
Harrison, Barbara; And Others – 1985
A University of Alaska staff member, two local teachers, and two community members used on-site visits, observations, questionnaires, and interviews to assess development of the Manokotak school from its inception in 1947 to 1984 as perceived by community members, school staff, and students. Rural and cross-cultural, the Alaskan school served 117…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Administrator Attitudes, American Indian Education, Bilingual Education Programs
