Harvard President

The transcript highlights the influence of prominent educators like Harvard's President James B. Conant on the public education system. It emphasizes the unique features of public education in society and discusses the formation of the National Citizens Commission. This commission, along with local groups, plays a crucial role in advancing elementary and secondary education over the past 50 years.

What is the significance of the National Citizens Commission mentioned in the text?

How has local group involvement impacted elementary and secondary education in the past 50 years?