A Greater Fairness: May Justus as Popular Educator.
Overview & Synopsis
May Justus taught in rural Appalachian schools in the 1930s, then worked at the Highlander Folk School, which focused on adult education, labor organizing, and the civil rights movement. Her children's books reflected Appalachian values of commitment to family and community. She was a true radical educator, who drew on the region's best values to promote social change. (TD)
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Document Information
| Document Title | A Greater Fairness: May Justus as Popular Educator. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Loveland, George W. |
| Subject & Discipline | Adult Education, Change Agents, Childrens Literature |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2001 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-243982 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |