Educating the Heathen and the Curriculum Debate
Dean William F. Russell of Teacher's College, Columbia University, questions the plan to force defeated nations to educate their children politically after World War II. He wonders who will guide the curriculum and who decides the basics. The discussion centers on victors dictating education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
Stalin
William F. Russell
Teacher’s College
Columbia University
American Association of School Administrators
No World Citizenship Role for America Says Official
A United States official rejects the idea of global educational leadership arguing the nation cannot assume a Messianic role in teaching other peoples. The speaker urges an end to talk of world citizenship and emphasizes caution in international influence.
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United States
Victory Garden Week Proclaimed in Illinois
Governor Dwight H. Green proclaims March 19 as Victory Garden week in Illinois to boost wartime food production. The proclamation emphasizes preparing for the coming spring and summer and stresses the need for ample supplies for health and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Debate over educational imperialism and democracy
A wartime column argues against international tutelage and postwar military supervision as undemocratic and counterproductive. It warns that forced cultural control would resemble dictatorship, favoring voluntary democracy and self defense over coercive influence. The piece quotes Dean Russell and references Japan and Germany.
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Pep
Dean Russe
Jaan
Germany
Japan
Hitler
Dience
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Price
W. van Buren
Roberts
Benrus
Gruen
RED Cross
Jefferson Steel
VAR Fund
Burma
Te Es Pee Dy
Mur
Aimee
Ona
Kane
Mrs
Henry Topping
Baudino
Wallace Street
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