Describes a global education program developed by an elementary school in Chicago and presents guidelines for implementing the program. Recommends that a global education program needs administrative support, an underlying theme, a good supply of resource and supplementary materials, and input from students of various ethnic backgrounds.…

Discusses the lack of research on the history of practice in teaching. Introduces the special issue on wise practice in challenging classrooms. Explains that challenging is viewed as dealing with dilemmas in the social studies classroom, such as teaching students with minimal English skills or at risk or low level learners. (CMK)