The Encyclopedia of Education (R 370.3 E554 2003) and the Encyclopedia of American Education (R 370.973 U57e 2007) have some entries on World War II that would address this and provide a basic start. Also, some of these books contain chapters or sections that may be helpful:
The Columbia history of post-WorldWar II America 973.92 C726 2007
Remaking Dixie : the impact of WorldWar II on the American South 975.804 R384 Copy 2
