Discusses problems with existing social studies curriculum, including the dichotomy between in-depth studies and coverage studies, lack of correlation with other fields of instruction, and uncertainty about the appropriate sequential development of concepts. A master plan for social studies curriculum, focusing on grades five through eight, is…

Examines the "new Social Studies" and asks whether the field, in trying to be multidisciplinary, has lost its focus. Calls for a national assessment of what is now happening in the social studies, and what lies ahead. (Editor/RK)

Briefly discusses propaganda of the past four decades, defines the term, reviews its earliest uses, and outlines today's propaganda vehicles--mass media, special interest groups, and marketing techniques. A propaganda analysis program for educating today's youth is proposed which includes eight questions for evaluating the source of media…

Few recent educational reform movements have offered more possibilities for fundamentally changing the nature of American education than ethnic studies. The author presents some guidelines for integrating ethnic studies into the school curriculum. (Author/RK)