There are intelligent, insightful teachers out there scrutinizing the new textbooks. They try to satisfy the demands of the teachers. If there is any propaganda it's on the part of the experts advising the book companies - not the book companies. I don't agree with a trend that is the result of some experts' recommendations. Sure book companies are out to make money but they won't create books that don't meet the approval of experts in the field.
Book companies are more aware of the lastest research than are some teachers.
Let's be a little more appreciative of there hard work. If you have an abundance of documented research they will listen to you too. ERIC-REC has no control over and is not responsible for the content of this message.