Nine education professionals from Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts contribute seven chapters examining how educators can make a lasting difference by combining authentic, important lessons and a consistent, building- or system-wide focus on a critical and democratic education. All the essays from the first edition appear in their entirety, updated and expanded by their original authors as they consider events and policies that have diminished democracy over the decade since the first edition of the book was published. No subject index. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)