A survey of American history textbooks used in Michigan schools concludes that they are "very seriously deficient" in their treatment of minority groups, particularly Negroes. This review of textbooks is mandated by the Social Studies Textbook Act passed by the legislature in 1966 which requires an annual random sampling to ascertain how…

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…

In compliance with the Social Studies Textbook Act of the State of Michigan, 18 elementary, junior high school, and high school level social studies books were examined to determine the extent to which they adequately reflect the multi-racial, multi-ethnic and pluralistic nature of American society, both past and present. A group of 27 educators,…