Description: Major issues facing urban education, including poverty, the implications of racial and ethnic diversity for educational institutions, and strategies for improving academic achievement in urban schools. We will examine sociological, political, cultural, and educational research and theory, as well as explore strategies for improvement of urban education at the classroom, school, and policy levels. Recommended for certification. This course requires five hours of observation in a local secondary school. Additional assignments are required. Cross-list: EDUC 335. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EDUC 535 if student has credit for EDUC 335.