Meeting the diverse needs of a diverse classroom. Are single-gender classes necessary to ensure equal educational opportunities for boys and girls?; Should struggling students be retained?; Is full inclusion always the best option for children with disabilities?; Can schools close the achievement gap between students from different ethnic and racial backgrounds?; Should schools try to increase students self-esteem?; Should character education define the values we teach students? -- Theories of learning and their implications for educational practice. Should schools adopt a constructivist approach to education?; Does reinforcement facilitate learning?; Can Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences transform educational practice?; Will a push for standards and accountability lead to more motivated students?; Do recent discoveries about the brain and its development have implications for classroom practice? -- Effective teaching and the evaluation of learning. Is the whole language approach to reading effective?; Is greater parental involvement at school always beneficial?; Should schools embrace computers and technology?; Should schools decrease class size to improve student outcomes? Can a zero-tolerance policy lead to safe schools?; Should student time in school be changed?