The nexus of teaching and demographics: context and connections from colonial times to today

Introduction: so you want to be a teacher?

A brief history and the basis of public education in the United States of America

Involuntary minorities and education

America's changing demographics

America's students and teachers: a tale of two populations

Beyond racial diversity

Where have all the teachers gone? Recruitment, retention, and exodus

The intersection of demographics, pedagogical dissonance and resilience, and best practices

Conclusion.