Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand how I--and many other students--became first-generation college students (FGCSs) by exploring the rise and retraction of TRIO. Originally, TRIO was a set of three college access and retention programs created in the 1960s to address the needs of a population designated as academically and…

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program was established under the Equal Opportunity Act of 1964 to place low-income students with part-time employment to offset some educational expenses. In 1965, it was moved by President Lyndon B. Johnson to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The program was originally established as a job development program to…

Since the introduction of workplace computers in the 1970s, policymakers have been racing to outpace the workforce demands of the information age. To address concerns, policymakers have promoted an expansion of skills training to help workers keep up in the changing economy. Because the way people learn, work, and live is transforming, so should…

In the United States, adult and workforce education (AE) seems to be located, simultaneously, both everywhere and nowhere in particular. Ongoing shifts in national economic demands and changes in requirements for training and education have brought learning in the adult years into the federal public policy arena. Sometimes referred to as lifelong…

The Federal Work-Study program was introduced as part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, with the goal of enabling low-income students to work their way through college. It is thus one of the earliest forms of federal financial aid for college, pre-dating both Pell Grants and Stafford Loans. Since its inception, FWS has provided institutions…

In the article the involvement of Federal government into adult education is analyzed; the nature and extent of legislative measures taken in order to improve the quality of adult education in the USA is investigated. [For the complete Volume 12 proceedings, see ED597979.]

Throughout the history of the United States, adult education has played a continuous role in helping adults reach for better lives. In the early 20th century, as this country witnessed expanded growth and tremendous work opportunities, it became apparent that in order to have a productive workforce and economic stability, the language needs of so…

Reviews book about the accomplishments of the Economic Opportunity Act during its first four years of operation from 1964-1969. (BC)

IN THIS HANDBOOK PROCEDURES FOR THE DESIGNATION, RECOGNITION, AND STRUCTURE OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES UNDER SECTIONS 210 AND 211 OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT, AS AMENDED BY THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AMENDMENTS OF 1967 ARE OUTLINED. ADDITIONAL POLICIES REQUIRED BY THE 1967 AMENDMENTS WILL BE ISSUED IN THE FUTURE. DETAILED TIMETABLES FOR…

Describes the operations of the 1965-66 Economic Opportunity Atlanta administration, its subsidiary Citizens Neighborhood Advisory Councils, and the Central Citizens Advisory Council. (JM)

Twelve urban community action programs (CAP) were examined in depth to determine how each of them operationally defined community action and to evaluate their performance. The criteria used were: (1) a clear statement of purpose and programs consistent with that purpose; (2) strong independent leadership and a built-in evaluation and…

This group of articles examines various library programs and services for the disadvantaged. Among the activities which the articles describe are--(1) library programs in metropolitan areas which can reach and motivate the poor in the slums, (2) Federal programs which support library services, (3) ways in which libraries can reach senior citizens,…

IT WAS STATED IN THE INTRODUCTION THAT 7.5 MILLION MIGRANTS AND OTHER SEASONAL FARM LABORERS COMPRISE ONE QUARTER OF THE NATION'S POOR. LITTLE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MELIORATE THE POOR CONDITIONS OF THESE WORKERS UNTIL PASSAGE OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964. OEO HAS APPROVED GRANTS FOR FARM WORKER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS IN 35 STATES. THE…

The focus of this paper is on the program authorized in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. It is noted that the intent of the legislation was to develop strategies for change at the local level by involving local populations in the planning and implementation of programs tailored to meet their social, economic, and educational needs. In Part…