Promoting a model of learning the combined the nature of the content with teaching and learning activities, critical tasks and the characteristics of the learner, these six extended articles, including introduction and conclusion, seeks to extend leading-edge research and theory into curricula development and into the classroom. The essays therefore cover specific content areas as well as K-12 education at a macro level, emphasizing developing interdisciplinary skills such as critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving to create learning that is actually meaningful for both students and educators. Pointing out that content should be geared toward creating true understanding, experts cover reading, mathematics and science, with commentary on creating and maintaining individual educators and whole schools that develop understanding. Published with support of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Jossey-Bass is an imprint of Wiley. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)