Describes the work of Florence B. Stratemeyer, a democratic teacher/educator who respected and was committed to her students and believed in their potential. Presents several anecdotes that typify her ability, her commitment to the practice of college teaching, and her relationships with others. (SM)

Presents guidelines to inform teacher education programs aspiring to prepare teachers for working in impoverished urban schools: (1) attributes of preservice teacher candidates, (2) teacher educator expertise, (3) knowledge, behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, and values to be learned by prospective teachers, (4) educational methods, and (5) program…

For education to be preparation for life in multicultural America, individuals must be educated on three levels: as members of the larger society, as members of some subgroups, and as individuals free to explore their potentialities beyond any group membership. (IAH)

Attempts to implement multicultural curricula are reactive and can mitigate positive efforts to encourage student participation in learning. The article presents a framework for implementing multicultural curricula. Effective attainment of multicultural education will require disseminating successful curriculum models and cultivating teachers who…