Through a concise but wide-ranging exploration of the American public education system, asks readers to imagine themselves in the classroom and develop their own ideas of what it means to be a teacher. Combining historical and contemporary perspectives, along with real-life classroom stories, Koch helps future teachers examine the ways in which society and culture shape schools. The of this bestseller features emerging issues in education, including developments in technology in the classroom; school choice and homeschooling; sexual orientation and gender identity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; the importance of personal wellness in teacher success; and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to reflect the ways students, teachers, and classrooms have been altered by this historic event. , an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Learn more about 978-1-0718-8966-4, Teach - Vantage Learning Platform, Fifth Edition.