The Expository Essay is a survey of the history, problems, and prospects of American Indian education in the United States. The document is concerned with a major topic of interest to the University of Georgia's Anthropology Curriculum Project--the role of education in the process of acculturation both in U.S. policy and in attitudes of Indians themselves. This information is also presented as "A Book of Readings (RC007212). The accompanying workbook (RC007213) asks the same questions and emphasized the same issues. Content covers: (1) historical background; (2) contemporary period: 1953-73; (3) cultural context of Indian education; (4) Indian schools, parents, and teachers; (5) Indian students; (6) curriculum; (7) recommendations for improvement; and (8) appendix-glossary. (FF)