Record #:

17619

Author(s):

Benfield, Marion W., Jr.

Abstract:

The entire issue addresses the history of public school administration from the founding of the public education system in 1840. The major theme concerns the shift from administrative powers entrusted with the district to consolidation of power at the county level. Specific examples of how these changes affected school are included for Charlotte, Durham, Winston-Salem, Wilmington, and Halifax County.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 27 Issue 3-4, Nov-Dec 1960, p1-37, il

Subject(s):

Public schools