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Amalthia, I've seen some horrible college textbooks, mainly because the teacher wrote them. Also, we aren't just talking about high school, but elementary and junior high. Colleges don't teach the same classes as even high schools do, either.
A high school freshman English studen't doesn't need to take a college level English course. They aren't ready for that level of instruction.
If they did take the same courses then what use would the college classes be?
Another problem with using standard textbooks across the nation is that each state has its own tests to satisfy NCLB (no child left behind). Unless each state uses the same standardized test they need texts to support their own state.
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