![]() ![]() Then, in the summer of 1928, Johnson once again had to put his college career on hold so he could earn enough money to continue paying for his college courses. As a graduate of a rural school, Johnson and similar students had to complete these pre-college courses to ensure they met minimum qualifications and standards. Prior to beginning his courses as a college student, Johnson had to complete pre-college courses. So, in 1927, Lyndon Baines Johnson enrolled at Southwest Texas State College. After this experience, and a short career as a manual laborer for a road crew, Johnson became frustrated with the lack of opportunity available to him. Kate Deadrich Loney, who taught Johnson in a one-room schoolhouse just outside Stonewall, Texas.Īs a young high school graduate, Johnson did not immediately pursue education, opting instead to travel with friends to California and work odd jobs, including as an elevator operator. Sitting beside him was his first teacher, Ms. Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on April 11, 1965. Kate Deadrich Loney (LBJ Library)Īs a former teacher–and, I hope, a future one–I have great expectations of what this law will mean for all of our young people.Īs President of the United States, I believe deeply no law I have signed or will ever sign means more to the future of America.” “As a son of a tenant farmer, I know that education is the only valid passport from poverty. Register to attend in person or watch the livestream. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, in honor of our upcoming National Conservation on Educational Access and Equity on March 7. Today’s post comes from Alexis Percle, archives technician at the Lyndon B. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |