1. Politics and education -- 2. Changing demographics and diversity -- 3. Rights of stakeholders in education -- 4. Theoretical shifts in our understanding of children -- 5. Changing curricular practices -- 6. No child left behind? -- 7. Developmentally appropriate practice: practice for all students -- 8. Social promotion, retention, and alternative possibilities -- 9. Teaching in inclusive settings: the challenge and the opportunity to engage in inclusive strategies -- 10. Multicultural education and the cultural curriculum -- 11. Working with families -- 12. Discipline and classroom management.