The purpose of this study was two-fold. It was first to find out what the educational materials needs were for children living in poverty, and second, to learn of the challenges, obstacles, and strengths by the programs already in place that were supplying educational materials to these children. This study used interviews and surveys as data…

The Illinois School Code requires that the teaching of history in the state's public educational institutions include a study of the role and contributions of American blacks and other ethnic groups. A related objective states that instructional materials should accurately depict and reflect the diversity of American society and the contributions…