Historical Events tagged with "education reform"
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University of Helsinki Students Occupy Old Student House
A large group of University of Helsinki students occupied the Old Student House to protest against outdated academic structures. This occupation aimed to challenge the rigid educational policies and advocate for reforms within the university system. Students managed to gain control of the space, using it as a platform to voice their demands for more democratic governance in academia and increased student participation in decision-making processes related to education.
Continue ReadingMao Zedong Advocates Learning Reform
Mao Zedong delivered a speech advocating reforms in educational practices, the Communist Party's structure, and literature. This speech provided a framework for the Yan'an Rectification Movement, aiming to align party members with Mao's ideological principles and enhance ideological purity. The Rectification Movement sought to deal with various issues related to factionalism and incorrect ideological perspectives within the Communist Party, particularly during the ongoing Japanese invasion. It became a significant point of transformation within Chinese communism, emphasizing Marxist-Leninist thought and fostering closer ties between the leadership and the masses.
Continue ReadingUniversities Tests Act Enables Broadened Access
The Universities Tests Act of 1871 significantly reformed access to higher education in the United Kingdom. Prior to this act, students wishing to enroll in the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham were required to subscribe to a religious test, often limiting admission based on religious affiliation. With the passing of this legislation, students could now enter these esteemed institutions regardless of their religious beliefs, albeit with an exception for those intending to study theology. This change promoted a more inclusive environment in higher education.
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