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Peer reviewedHunter, Garrett D. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 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
