Johson And The Great Society : Education Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When Johnson became president how many Americans had never finished high school ?
A
54 million
2
Q
How much was Johnson able to persuade congress to spend on education ?
A
$ 8 billion in expenditures
3
Q
When was the higher education act ?
A
1965
4
Q
What was the benefit of the higher education act ?
A
11 million students benefited from the $650 million provided
5
Q
What percentage of college students received financial aid from the HEA ?
A
25%
6
Q
How many 18-22 year olds were in education in 1950 compared to 1970 ?
A
1950- 15%
1970-34%
7
Q
What was head start ?
A
A programme designed to enable poor pre school children to catch up with the other children before they started school
