The author reviews American education from World War II to the mid-1970s, identifying seven major developments and briefly discussing 20 innovations. (MT)

The article examines the positions of three groups (industry, labor, agriculture), the eventual alignment of these positions that allowed passage of the Smith-Hughes Act, and implications for the passage of future legislation. The National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education is discussed in detail. (CT)

Describes the creation of the National League for Industrial Education, the need for the league, its influence on agricultural legislation, and the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education. (CT)

The author describes the development of agricultural education as a profession during the early 20th century. Topics covered include (1) supply and demand of agriculture teachers, (2) typical teacher training programs, (3) minority teacher education, and (4) practice teaching. (CH)

Examines the theory of social efficiency espoused by David Snedden and Charles Prosser in the early 1900s. Describes the theory's basic tenets and their substantial effects upon the philosophical, administrative, and programmatic development of vocational education. (SK)