Albert Shanker (1928-1997) is known mainly for his successful struggle to obtain collective bargaining for teachers, his leadership of teacher unions, and his championship of education reform. Shanker built large and powerful city, state, and national unions of teachers and other public employees that still stand as models both for union democracy…

Photograph and short description of Wendell Chino, leader and spokesman of the Mescalero Apache Indian Nation of New Mexico. (DS)

The paper presents a historical overview which begins in the year 1785, takes George Peabody through his life activities, and ends with Peabody College's becoming part of Vanderbilt University. The paper looks at a multifaceted history covering 217 years of 6 consecutive charter-connected educational institutions in Nashville, Tennessee, that…

The value of an historical context for social studies is that social studies educators can see themselves as heirs to the past and ancestors of the future; as a discipline whose teaching and thinking and doing will be important gifts to the twenty-first century. (PN)

Presents a biographical sketch of Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor. (CH)

Examines the military career of Roman Nose, war chief of the Hmisis band of northern Cheyenne, highlighting the hostilities of 1865-68. Describes Roman Nose's leadership of the fierce Dog Soldiers, his confrontations with Hancock, Custer, Sherman, and Forsyth, and his religious beliefs and practices. Contains 36 references. (SV)

At the end of the 19th century, training was inadequate to meet 20th century demands in the United States. Visionary leaders moved to place vocational education in public schools. Lobbying by the American Federation of Labor and National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education resulted in federal enabling legislation for vocational…

Presents the history of the National Organization for Decent Literature (NODL) and notes that censorship issues still remain regarding intellectual and religious freedoms. Reviews NODL's purpose, philosophy, and methods; identifies leaders and opponents; and examines the impact of NODL and why it stopped. (Contains 107 references.) (JMV)

Biographies of five men who dedicated their lives to fighting for the independence of India are presented. Mohandas K. Gandhi, born in 1869, spent his life in non-violent resistance to the many injustices being perpetrated against the poor and needy of India. Born in 1876, lawyer Mohammad Ali Jinnah was close in ideas, hope, and spirit to Gandhi.…

The history of the United States Constitution is outlined in this account of the 1787 Constitutional Convention. The document is grouped according to 12 topical headings, which follow a brief account of the participation of George Washington and James Madison. Section 1 deals with the conceptualization and development of the Articles of…

Pays tribute to Harlan "Gold" Metcalf (1899-1985), nationally recognized leader in outdoor education. Characterizes his leadership qualities, mentions publications, notes work with national and state associations for physical education and recreation, and cites recognition such as the Governor Nelson Rockefeller Youth Service Award in…

Erling Hunt is discussed as a writer, editor, teacher and scholar including: his participation in the development and growth of the National Council for Social Studies as president, as member of the Board of Directors, and as editor of the journal Social Education. (PN)

The writings, teachings, scholarship, and contributions of Henry Johnson, considered the "foremost leader in the development of the teaching of history and social studies as a field of specialization" are discussed. (PN)

Presents a biographical profile of Marsha Poster, the director of the Carnegie Mellon Child Care Center, located on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (MDM)

In the epicenter of the political strife in South Africa is former African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela. The ANC is considered to be the leading source of opposition to white rule in South Africa, and Mandela is one of the most revered and powerful figures to emerge from that organization. Incarcerated for over 25 years on charges…