This publication is an outcome of a conference sponsored by Emory University's Center for Urban Learning/Teaching and Urban Research in Education and Schools. The essays included in the volume address how to build schools and educate youth in ways which honor, build on, and involve all students and citizens, and the importance of preparing multicultural democratic teachers. Following a preface by James W. Fraser, the seven essays are: (1) "Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences for the Instruction of Culturally Diverse Students: A Perspective for the Preparation of Preservice Teachers" (Carl A. Grant); (2) "Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences for Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners: A Perspective for Practicing Teachers" (Marilyn Cochran-Smith); (3) "Preparation and Professional Development of Teachers: A Perspective from Two Latinas" (Sonia Nieto and Carmen Rolon); (4) "Teacher Education from an African American Perspective" (Asa G. Hilliard, III); (5) "Caring for the Whole Child: Asian Pacific American Students" (Valerie Ooka Pang); (6) "Preparation and Professional Development of Teachers for Culturally Diverse Schools: Perspectives from the Standards Movement" (Mary Hatwood Futrell and Elaine P. Witty); and (7) "Location, Location, Location: A Synthesis Perspective on the Knowledge Base for Urban Teacher Education" (Jacqueline Jordan Irvine). References are included at the end of each paper. (ND)