If texts are to promote ethnicity, they must (1) be free of excessive biases, (2) describe events and issues from various viewpoints, (3) reflect local, state, and national realities, and (4) present history that focuses on the interactions between established Americans and ethnic groups. (MJB)

The author reviews some research on the ethnic content of United States history textbooks; examines published guidelines and checklists on ethnic balance in instructional materials; and considers the role of the curriculum director in local textbook review. (SJL)