Education Boom Reorders Nation’s Economy and Jobs
A long analysis argues education will become the largest U S industry by 1975, with $54 billion spent in the last school year and $61 billion projected, as companies like Ford Foundation affiliates and General Electric push new learning tools, television, and computers to expand access, improve teaching, and create jobs while facing a teacher shortage.
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College Protests Attract Only Few
Student protests on civil rights and Viet Nam policies drew limited support this year. Activists in several campuses faced tepid turnout and muted campus response, with many students choosing not to join the demonstrations.
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Viet Nam
Sudents
Student Protests Focus on Civil Rights and Dining Rules
A university report, based on deans' input, notes organized students form under 1 percent of the population and protests center on civil rights and food service. Dorm rules, Vietnam involvement, dress codes, and policy participation also prompt action, while instruction and faculty freedoms seldom do.
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Viet Nam
Computer Center Aids Christian Brothers Schools
A new computer center installed by the Christian Brothers at Lewis College Lockport will handle academic and financial data for more than 23,000 students across 45 Chris tian Brothers schools in the Midwest. It will analyze test data, compare with national results, and reallocate classroom space. In California a pilot program in Sacramento processes teachers paperwork and offers students hands on experience with data processing to help future job skills.
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Lewis College Lockport
Christis Brothers
Mid-West
Sacramento
Calif
State Department of Education
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