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Melody, Michael E. – Small School Forum, 1985
Highlights the year (1928-29) Lyndon Johnson served as teacher/principal of Welhausen School (Cotulla, Texas) and notes how this experience in a small, poor, Mexican American community influenced his later programs that had a profound effect on American education. (BRR)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Environment, Disadvantaged Schools, Educational History, Elementary Education
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Shimahara, Nobuo – Comparative Education, 1984
The economic, social, and educational history of the Burakumin--a Japanese minority group--is traced since 1603. The role of Burakumin activism--plus increased national awareness and economic well-being--in promoting economic, social, and educational improvement is reviewed. It is noted that Burakumin progress toward further social and educational…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Acculturation, Achievement Gains, Activism