Discusses the early history, goals, and accomplishments of England's National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) which began as the Society of Art Masters in 1888 and became the National Society of Art Masters between 1909-1944. (GEA)

Most school psychologists lack information about their organizational history and the development of what is now a strong state and national network of professional groups. This article attempts to bridge this gap, describing the evolution of professional groups and their growth in recent decades. (Author)

It is important to maintain a history and archival record of the art education professional associations, state and national. Those who have gone before should be honored, since they struggled to build the National Art Education Association into the largest association of its kind in the world. And a history of its professional development, and in…

The history of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is recounted in the last two of six articles. For previous chapters, see EC 132 343, EC 131 699, EC 130 981, and EC 130 393. (DB)

Presents reprint of Chapter Six of "Social Reform and the Origins of Vocational Guidance," authoritative account of creation of National Vocational Guidance Association (NVGA). Documents events leading to NVGA creation from National Society for Promotion of Industrial Education (NSPIE) conferences held in early 1900s and birth of the…

The national adult education organization representing the interests of the English-speaking adult education movement in Canada has responded to changes in society. This article traces the history and development of the Canadian Association for Adult Education from its foundation in 1935. (JOW)

Discusses the content and arrangement of the archives of England's National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) and summarizes four sub-groups: (1) papers relating to the establishment of the Society of Art Masters 1887-1937; (2) trust deeds, official addresses, publishing and printing, and insurance 1913-1938; (3) minutes of meetings…

Recounts the events which led to the inclusion of high school counselors as voting members in the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. (ABB)

Outlines the history of Phi Delta Kappa in the decade from 1955 to 1965. (IRT)

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)

Discusses the rise of modern universities in the United States in the late nineteenth century, characterized as a period of wrenching change. Examines the founding and growth of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, describing its formal traditions. Emphasizes the importance of ritual and tradition in education and society. (GEA)

Presents highlights of the National Association of College Admission Counselors' first 50 years. (ABB)

Reviews the many ways in which the Association of College Admission Counselors (ACAC) has translated its concerns and ideas into actions, including the building of the College Admission Center, the printing of an information booklet -- ASK US --, the sponsoring of National College Fairs, and publication of the ACAC journal. (ABB)

Reviews the convention activities of the Music Educators National Conference for the period 1907-1980. The text is accompanied by seven historical photographs. (SJL)

Prior to 1947 when the NAEA was founded, there were two other attempts to form a national art education association. This brief history deals with those two attempts, the Federated Council on Art Education (1925-1936) and its offspring, the National Association for Art Education (1935-1938). (Author)