This article summarizes a 60-page report, same title, that examines whether current texts have improved in the decade following an evaluation by the American Economic Association's Committee on Economic Education. Remarkable Upgrading" is noted, but a new problem has resulted: the imbalance between good texts and inadequately prepared teachers.…

Examines the status of regional geography in Canadian elementary and secondary schools. How the geography of Canada is presented in textbooks is also examined. (RM)

Points out that well-selected programed material can be effective in large heterogeneous classes when integrated with other methods of instruction. Reviews nine programed speech textbooks for their focus and use. (PD)

Describes a study which analyzed 10 current and widely used secondary U.S. history textbooks for their coverage of the Vietnam War to determine their accuracy, completeness, and objectivity. Most of the textbooks studied offered a too sketchy account of the Vietnam War. Certain key topics are often neglected. (RM)

Compared public relations sections in 12 introductory mass communication texts and found a confusion about the relationship of advertising and public relations, a lack of historical background, and an antipublic relations stance. Journal available from Communication Research Associates, 7100 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 500, College Park, MD 20740; sc…

Reviews Frances FitzGerald's book, "America Revised," and discusses FitzGerald's critique of recent revisions in secondary-level U.S. history textbooks. The author advocates the implementation of a core curriculum for U.S. history which emphasizes political and local history. (AM)

The article examines the historical/contemporary impact of textbooks on the curriculum and the relationship between controversy and textbooks. Specifically, current science and humanities textbooks have become involved in certain controversial issues. (Author/NQ)

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)

Discusses ways that teachers might aid pupils in reading content area textbooks. (FL)

Concludes that individual professional textbooks on secondary reading do not necessarily reflect the extant information base or state-of-the-art in secondary reading. (GT)

An evaluation of the content of three basal reading series show that they are changing with the times. Current readers are less likely than older readers to show sex and racial stereotyping and no longer show life as always happy. (Author/IRT)

Comments on current texts ignoring the invention process in technical writing or burying it in an awkward mixture of invention and disposition commonly called "structure." (HOD)

Discusses the role of quantum mechanics in high school chemistry textbooks. Attempts to coordinate the presentation of theory with the empirical evidence that supports it. Lists empirical generalizations and observations explained by quantum mechanics and exercises that require quantum mechanics to explain or predict phenomena in typical high…

Identifies the 6 major elements of entrepreneurship, and examines the treatment of each element by 15 major introductory economics textbooks. Results indicate that entrepreneurship is not adequately covered, causing students to miss important understandings about the workings of the market economy. Recommends that teachers provide supplementary…

Responds to letters from readers in response to recent "Research" columns. Deals with the issues of learning disabilities, whole language approach, the "skills" perspective, junk food textbooks, and punctuation. (RS)