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New York State History Network, 1985
This issue both reports on the activities of the Division of Historical and Anthropological Services since its creation in 1979 and documents the record of New York State governmental efforts in history and anthropology that will serve as a resource for future study. "Keepers of the Flame: History and State Government in New York" (Paul…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Archaeology, Government Role, Museums
Brown, Philip L. – 1981
With the goal of improving citizenship and character education in the elementary school child through learning by doing in the form of a school-based club, the Young Citizens League (YCL) appeared in rural South Dakota early in the twentieth century, introduced by Michael M. Guhin and developed by E.C. Giffen. By 1930, at its peak, it had an…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational History, Elementary Education, Group Activities
Turner, James S. – Humanities, 1991
Discusses "Always a River," a joint project of six midwestern state humanities councils that focuses on the Ohio River Valley's history, ecology, and development. Highlights exhibitions to be set up on a river barge that will tour Ohio River towns and cities during 1991. Stresses interrelationships between the river and the communities…
Descriptors: American Indian History, Area Studies, Ecological Factors, Exhibits
Jensen, Joan M. – 1985
From its inception in 1914 until 1940, the New Mexico Agricultural Extension Service was quite successful in delivering educational programs to non-English speaking, Hispanic women in Santa Fe County and almost totally unsuccessful in Dona Ana County. Criteria for success were involvement of ethnic women in the program, ability to adapt national…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anglo Americans, Comparative Analysis, Delivery Systems
Smith, Rebekah J.; Deprez, Luisa S.; Butler, Sandra S. – 2002
Maine's Parents as Scholars (PaS) program provides parents who are eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) with cash assistance and support services while they attend a two-year or four-year postsecondary degree program. PaS participants receive the same cash benefits and access to support services as TANF recipients receive.…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Child Care, College Attendance, Education Work Relationship