As minorities become attached to majority values and culture, they are viewed as part of the larger group, and they share its opportunities. A prolonged effort to teach cultural pluralism may not be in minority students' best interests. If America's problems are to be solved, consensus values must be rediscovered and taught. (PP)

The importance of teaching consensus values to minority group children is stressed. Public educators are urged to spend instructional time in preparing youth to share in American society and culture and in teaching mastery of the skills necessary for success, rather than to concentrate on developing cultural pluralism. (PP)