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Highlander Folk School — Part 7
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MONTEAGLE ¢« TENNESSEE
3.Extension Work. The third aspect of Highlander’s program is
ite field work. Staff members serve a8 a resource which unions
and cooperatives al] over the South can call upon for guidance
or assistance in worker’s lucation. At the request of the local
unions for example, members of the staff go out between resident
sessions to conduct educational programe. Instruction is given in
setting up mimeographed newspapers, and in the organization of
dramatics clubs, singing and study groups,
Finally, the staff ie alwaye available by correspondence or
visit, to assist graduates of the School in their educational and
cultural activities. There are 180 alumni from 24 states and from
30 different unions. Some of the typical progressive positions
held by former students are: union educational director, manager
of cooperative store, organizers for the C.1.0. and for the A.F. of
L., recreational director for union, ¥Y.M.C.A. administrator, labor
news service editor, member of county school board, publicity
director for union, editor of labor eong book, teachers and direc-
tore for workers’ service projects, W.P.A.; and officers of local
Ojects, Wir As
unions,
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