Bilingual and ESL Classrooms: Teaching in Multicultural Contexts, now in its 6th Edition, offers a comprehensive exploration of bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) education, integrating theory with practical application. Written by Carlos J. Ovando and published by Rowman & Littlefield, this book is essential for both preservice and experienced educators serving grades pre-K through 12, including mainstream, bilingual, ESL, and special education teachers, as well as administrators, school counselors, and educational policymakers.

Updated research on key issues related to the education of English language learners (ELLs) in the United States is a hallmark of this edition. The text covers continuing controversies and findings in demographics, the impact of globalization on K–12 public schooling, evidence-driven teaching practices, white normativity, using technologies developed for language minority populations, making sense of Census 2010 data, and achievement levels of ELLs in math and science. Specific updates include coverage of the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act, an expanded “Human Face of Bilingual Students and ELLs,” a revised co-authored student chapter, a thoroughly revised assessment chapter, and a revised bilingual special education chapter.

Woven throughout are quotes from bilingual and ESL students and teachers, offering valuable insights into the learning and teaching experience. With 546 pages, this edition provides a robust foundation for educators in multicultural classrooms, making it an invaluable resource for those dedicated to inclusive and effective bilingual and ESL instruction.