One in four teachers surveyed reports using textbooks that are at least ten years old. More than half of teachers say their students are exposed to incorrect information in outdated textbooks, according to the survey. Many teachers try to make up for missing textbooks, the survey found. I have had to beg for books and supplies and computers. Teachers Say Textbooks Are Critical Shortages of textbooks and other educational materials can hamper teachers' ability to do their jobs.
Teachers report that the use of instructional materials is integral to classroom instruction.
Three out of four teachers use textbooks every week, according to the survey. Americans need to realize the disservice we are doing by not providing our nation's schoolchildren with the tools to learn. Teachers have told us that this shortage is a problem. Parents need to speak out on this issue. The AAP survey was conducted between August and November, 1995.