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The Democratization Of Japan And Educational Reform, James Franklin Revard

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

With the capitulation of Japan in August 1945, World Tier II came to an abrupt end but that date signified the beginning of a phenomenon quite unique in history: the transformation of an alien and authoritarian culture into a democratically oriented society by means of educational Ideas and methodology. The role of American educational philosophy in the democratization of Japanese society warrants more attention than it has thus far received. It was with this in mind that the following study was undertaken.

Guide For Governing Boards In Developing School District Policies, Phillip Alan Whaley

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to develop a manual of policies and procedures as a guide for governing boards of Stanislaus County school districts to use in developing their own written policies.

In the development of the manual, an attempt was made to answer such questions as the following:

1. What are the areas that should be included in a guide?
2. What format will best serve the needs of governing boards in developing a policy manual?
3. Is it possible to develop a policy manual completely free from administrative rules and regulations?
4. Will one policy manual meed the needs of …