Isbn: 9781333765644 - the Alumni Review, Vol. 9 (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the struggle for educational equity in North Carolina in the early 20th century. At a time when illiteracy was widespread in the South, a progressive governor and dedicated educators fought to expand higher education opportunities for all. Yet the state's wealth was growing exponentially through its agricultural industry. Despite this prosperity, the state legislature prioritized tax breaks on wealthy landowners over education. Through personal stories and historical documents, the author shows how the people of North Carolina rallied to support their public universities, using their voices and votes to challenge the status quo and secure a brighter future for the state's young people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…