This article outlines points to consider when reviewing textbooks and proposes a format to assist the educator in the selection process. The format includes establishing a philosophy and framework, forming a committee, including student representation, developing an outline, acquiring materials for review, and using an evaluation tool. (CT)

"Impressions," a K-6 reading series that is a lavishly illustrated anthology of fairy tales, poems, and classic children's literature has been the target of conservative religious groups. Other books and programs have also been actively opposed. School boards need sound policies for dealing with challenges to the curriculum and the…

Many feel that textbooks dominate what students learn. They set the curriculum and often the facts learned in most subjects. For many students, textbooks are their first and sometimes only early exposure to books and to reading. The public regards textbooks as authoritative, accurate and necessary and many teachers rely on them to organize lessons…