http://www.america.govpublications/books/education-in-brief/ejournal.html.rss http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/education-in-brief/ejournal/september-2008 USA Education in Brief covers the development of the public school movement, beginning with "common school," (the iconic little red schoolhouse) in the 18th century, through the Land-Grant university movement to the G.I. Bill of Rights and the civil rights movement which expanded educational opportunity to all U.S. citizens. Additional topics include 21st century challenges; civic, bilingual, and special education; foreign exchanges; and teaching democracy to a new generation. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/books/education-in-brief/ejournal/september-2008 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:52:16 -0400