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Farr, Roger; Tulley, Michael A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1985
Argues that only through understanding and improving the textbook adoption process can those interested in improving education influence the quality of textbooks printed and used. Presents some observations about the adoption process, makes recommendations for research, and suggests actions to take while waiting for research findings to come in.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education