Herring, William Dallas

William Dallas Herring, born in 1916 in Rose Hill, North Carolina, served as a member of the state Board of Education for twenty-two years and as its chairman for twenty of those years (1957-1977). He was responsible for educational initiatives that still shape the lives of North Carolina citizens. Among these were the establishment of the community college system, the initiation of a statewide curriculum study, and the development of kindergarten programs.

From the description of William Dallas Herring papers on North Carolina education, 1957-1980 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 566111101

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