Shortcomings of American Textbooks

Abstract

"My plea is that we re-examine our texts and our history—not to distort the truth or to con ceal shortcomings—but to re-evaluate the ques tion, 'Who is an American—and what is a worthy American deed?' If we do that, then I am certain that more children in our urban schools will achieve through the texts a sense of identity with our nation—and a feeling of worthiness and dignity so essential to learning."