Globalization has been associated with rapid and significant changes in national and international politics and a growing complexity in economic and sociocultural realms. Inevitably, the new realities create pressures in social and economic structures that, in turn, shape changes at national levels. The field of education is drawn into these changes as governments are pushed to adopt new systems. Education has received considerable attention from policymakers in Greece in the last decade and owes that momentum to a variety of interrelated factors. Foremost among these factors is the transformation of Greece, in a very short time, from a country that traditionally had a strict anti-immigration policy to a country that accepts a wide array of foreigners and immigrants. This shift has had a direct impact on the formation of a multicultural society, which, in turn, is reflected in the increasingly diverse student population. Another important factor is tied to Greek membership in the European Union (EU) and the EU's objectives to make the educational policies and practices more consistent across the union, as well as educate the region's students in a manner that will benefit the future economic status and stability of the European Union. In this article, the authors consider the impact of new policies connected to increased immigration; new education policies in response to EU goals; and inservice teacher training provided by the Ministry of Education for all levels, whether newly appointed or experienced. They conclude that whether change is implemented in response to the recognized needs of students or whether change is brought about by new government policies in reaction to national, regional, and global issues is less important than the impact on students. Greece is responding quickly and with fervor to answer the cries for reform from both of those directions. The impact on students must continue to be monitored and further changes must be made if evaluation shows that all of the stated goals are not being fully met. Greece, like all European nations, will continue to change because of shifting populations and sociocultural and economic fluctuations in both the European Union and the world at large.