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Peer reviewedKirp, David L. – Public Interest, 1991
Discusses the recent controversy emerging over California's first serious attempt at rewriting traditional history texts from a more multicultural perspective. Analyzes the opposition to the idea of a common U.S. history and the solutions offered in its place. (CJS)
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Unity
Download full textMichigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1971
This second report on American History textbooks used in Michigan schools is divided into three sections: 1) background information of the 1968, ED 032 369 survey; 2) a description of the 1970-71 study; and, 3) conclusions and alternative actions being considered by the State Board of Education. A survey was conducted to determine impact of the…
Descriptors: American History, Bias, Ethnic Studies, Evaluation Criteria
National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1973
In order to improve the treatment of minorities in United States history textbooks, the National Education Association has developed guidelines for evaluating multiethnic materials. According to the guidelines, textbooks should portray cultural pluralism as a value to respect; present sexual, racial, religious, and ethnic groups in such a way as…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Change, Ethnic Stereotypes
