This issue focuses on contextual learning (CL), in which students master rigorous academic content in real-world or work-based learning experiences. "Emerging Trends in CL Show Positive Results for Students" discusses CL as an important strategy for improving student achievement. It describes: how CL raises the bar for all students, challenging them to deepen academic learning by putting it in meaningful contexts; how companies have created partnerships with local schools and how national industry associations encourage business partnerships and career academies; how leverage organizations play a "scale-up" role; why public-private partnerships are crucial; and how employers support CL. Other content includes a "Viewpoint" by Russell C. Deyo, Vice President, Administration, Johnson & Johnson, on business support of education; "What CL Means to Youth," with students opinions; "CL Produces Higher Achievement, Better Results" with research results that show CL, especially career academies, produces positive results for high risk students; "National Models Show What Works in CL," which describes examples of career academies and of industry associations that reach out to many companies with CL tailored to their industries; and "Internet Helps Teachers Build Stronger Lesson Plans" which focuses on the Internet's Futures Channel. (YLB)