Part I. Setting the stage : multicultural education within a sociopolitical context. Understanding the sociopolitical context of schooling ; Defining multicultural education for school reform / Sonia Nieto -- Part II. Developing a conceptual framework for multicultural education. Racism, discrimination, and expectations of students' achievement ; Structural and organizational issues in classrooms and school ; Culture, identity, and learning ; Linguistic diversity in U.S classrooms ; Understanding student learning and school achievement -- Part III. Implications of diversity for teaching and learning in a multicultural society. Learning from students ; Adapting curriculum for multicultural classrooms / Patty Bode ; Affirming diversity : implications for teachers, schools, and families and communities.