Aimed at parents, educators, and other concerned citizens, this text examines some of the problems confronting urban schools. The 13 contributions from educators and other academics suggest solutions through various teaching strategies, theoretical approaches, and leadership models. A sampling of topics includes the at-risk student, gender equity in instruction, racism, discrimination, multicultural education, and the adolescent's perception of failure. The volume is not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)