Community education
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Community education, also known as Community-based education or Community learning & development, usually features programmes and activities that are developed in dialogue with communities and participants. The purpose of community learning and development is to develop the capacity of individuals and groups of all ages through their actions, the capacity of communities, to improve their quality of life. Central to this is their ability to participate in democratic processes.[1]
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John D. Pierce papers
Collection
Identifier: 010.JP
Abstract
John D. Pierce was an important figure in the early history of Michigan State Normal College and education in Michigan in general. He served as the first Superintendent of Public Education from 1836 to 1882, and gave the dedicatory address at the completion of the first building on the MSNC campus. The John D. Pierce papers include the following materials: Pierce's personal copy of the Holy Bible, along with clippings which were removed from the inside cover;...
Dates:
1797 - 1882