A Historical Background of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act.

Hunter, Garrett D.

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Publication Date: 1995

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A Historical Background of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act.

Hunter, Garrett D.

Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, v15 n3 p141-45 1995

Since Jonathan Turner's 1850 address spurred the Morrill Act and vocational education legislation, debate over class divisiveness has persisted. The 1990 Perkins Act attempts to break down class distinctions by recognizing vocational education as a preparatory program that complements college prep and special education in secondary schools. (SK)

Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Legislation, Federal Aid, Social Class, Vocational Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Carl D Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act 1990

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